Interface Analysis

ABSTRACT

This invention translates input information (such as a data set, API, or document) into a format that is interface-compliant (meaningful/explanatory/descriptive/generative/predictive), returning output (such as insights, patterns, functions, definitions, meaning, cause, structure, etc), according to a supported interface analysis intent that was input by the user or derived.

FIELD

Embodiments of the disclosure relate to interface analysis for extracting formatted information (like solutions, functions, meaning, & insights) from input information.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Analysis logic is usually done manually, without structure applied that would enable automation of the analysis.

Any prior art relating to methods of applying analysis logic automatically would be possible outputs of this invention, as this invention includes logic executed on interfaces (interfaces as defined in application Ser. No. 16/887,411 as a information-filtering standard/format where cross-system change occurs)—which can include logic such as applying an interface standard to information, finding & building logic for an intent, or apply structures to information operations (which enables analysis automation)—to fulfill the input intent task on the input information.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

One or more embodiments of the present disclosure may specify a method applied by the logic of process 400 of the application Ser. No. 16/887,411 submitted on May 29, 1920:

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General interface analysis process includes general logic (to standardize information to a format to find relevant components to the information) like:

-   -   1. convert input information to an interface based on interface         object definition (remove information unrelated to dependencies         for the causal interface)     -   2. apply an interface to input information (find core causal         interface components (like structures, such as directions of         dependency) in the input information necessary to do other         causal interface operations)     -   3. apply interface components to distort information to generate         additional information to match (distort input information with         causal or other interface components)         -   specific interface components (like navigation functions)             for that interface         -   core/common components (like distortion functions) of that             interface         -   related components of the interface         -   other interfaces/interface operations     -   4. find matching objects (check formatted information &         distorted information for objects that match the causal         interface objects     -   5. convert to input information format (integrate causal         structures found with the input information, checking for         validity of the structures & their related objects once         integrated with the input information)

General interface traversal process includes general logic (to automate structural information tasks) like (as indicated in FIG. 22):

-   -   1. obtaining a request (comprising information & intent, and         optionally query configuration) from a program or user     -   2. retrieving an interface definition     -   3. deriving the interface definition if not found     -   4. determining relevant interfaces or interface structures     -   5. determining an interface query structure to organize relevant         interfaces or interface structures     -   6. executing the interface query, checking for information         needed after each interface or interface structure traversal     -   7. applying the interface definition to standardize the         information, and finding matching information & interface         components, executing the interface analysis steps of the         previous paragraph.     -   8. integrating output into a structure relevant to the interface         traversal intent (on the meaning or interface-interface),         interface traversal intents such as ‘find a cause of this         variable’ or ‘find an optimal structure for this information’,         which involves applying structure to the output information as         designated in the initial interface query design

The object and advantages of the embodiments will be realized and achieved at least by the elements, features, and combinations particularly pointed out in the claims.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are merely examples and explanatory and are not restrictive.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Example embodiments will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1. ‘User Interface Module’ illustrates a diagram of a user interface that can accept user input about a problem & program configuration.

FIG. 2. Interface Analysis Module 140 is a diagram of example components (such as functions & constants) of a program to automatically apply information formats to achieve an input intent.

FIG. 3. Machine learning system 120 is a diagram of an example wrapper component that would call a machine learning system to predict a variable.

FIG. 4. API finding/calling system 130 is a diagram of an example wrapper component that would call an API finding/calling system to retrieve data.

FIG. 5. ‘Structure Application Function—Apply Function’ illustrates applying a structure to another structure.

FIG. 6. ‘Problem space visualization’ illustrates an example visualization of a problem space.

FIG. 7. ‘Network of related problems’ illustrates an example of a network of related problems.

FIG. 8. ‘Problem Types’ illustrates a set of common problem types formatted as information or structural problems.

FIG. 9. ‘Problem formats, with matching solution formats of problem formats’ illustrates an example of various problem formats & solution formats that match them.

FIG. 10. ‘Problem-solution structure-matching: apply a solution function to a structure containing the problem to find specific solution structures for that problem’ illustrates an example of matching a problem with a solution.

FIG. 11. ‘Finding alternate solution formats that fulfill different metrics’ illustrates an example of selecting a solution format that fulfills a solution metric.

FIG. 12. ‘Network of problem sub-problems, breaking a problem into components problems’ illustrates an example of breaking a problem into a set of sub-problems, which once solved, can be aggregated with a solution-aggregation method as shown.

FIG. 13. ‘Causal structure-matching’ illustrates a method of matching causal structures to a variable set.

FIG. 14. ‘Design Interface Query’ illustrates a method of assembling input information into structural meaning relevant to the input intent, using a structure containing information formats.

FIG. 15. ‘Concept definition network’ illustrates a network of related concepts.

FIG. 16. ‘Alternate definition routes’ illustrates a set of definition routes for a concept.

FIG. 17. ‘Match structure for a definition of a concept’ illustrates matching a structure to a concept.

FIG. 18. ‘Intent-matching’ illustrates matching intent to structure & vice versa.

FIG. 19. ‘Insight path application’ illustrates insight path examples and an example of applying an insight path.

FIG. 20. ‘Interface conversion & matching’ illustrates an example of selecting an interface to traverse.

FIG. 21. ‘Interface & traversal diagram’ illustrates an example of a diagram indicating an example interface, & a diagram indicating which interfaces to traverse in what sequence (forming an interface query).

FIG. 22 is a diagram of a process that describes the general workflow for implementing interface analysis.

FIG. 23 is a diagram of an example usage of the system.

FIG. 24 is a diagram of an example environment in which systems and/or methods, described herein, may be implemented, including interface analysis module 220 in FIG. 22.

FIG. 25 is a diagram of example components of one or more devices of FIG. 22.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

As used herein, terms used in claims may include definitions such as:

-   -   component: functions/attributes/types/objects/systems     -   input information: can refer to original information input to         the initial interface traversal, or traversal output information         that has been converted, enhanced, formatted, or otherwise         altered in a prior interface traversal, stored as a possible         version of the original input information, and sent as input to         another interface traversal     -   interface: a useful standard for comparison consisting of the         filtering object's definition routes, conversion function, core         functions, objects, & attributes, and related objects like         patterns & metadata specific to the interface     -   the traversal of an interface implies mapping input information         to interface components     -   interface operation act on interfaces themselves (like         application, combination, mapping, or injection of an interface)     -   function: a set of inputs, a sequential list of rules or rule         lists (logic tree) applied to the input set, an output set         created by changes to the input set executed by the sequential         rule list, optionally including side effects from execution. A         function may be formatted in a different way, such as a list of         attributes, filters, or a network.     -   intent: any of an abstract goal with direction, a reason to use         something, or an output such as the intended result or an         unintended side effect, which can be an abstract priority like         fairness, a concrete goal, and can have a starting & ending         position.     -   concept: set of unique objects remaining once objects from other         spaces have their context & contradictory attributes removed.     -   network: standard network graph containing nodes (sometimes         called vertices) & linking functions (sometimes called edges),         with or without node attributes, function relationship         determining function shape, and direction as an indicator of         intent or another metric.

The present disclosure relates to the use of interface analysis workflows, standardizing interfaces & custom logic automation for constructing a interface analysis system, enabling the identification of information in the format aligning with the input intent. This system enables the execution of structural information tasks fulfilling supported intents with information found/derived/generated on interfaces once input information is formatted for analysis on that interface. This system can be called by a program implementation solution automation from application Ser. No. 16/887,411, or by another program using this interface analysis program as an API resource, or by a user directly calling the interface analysis program to automate structural information tasks.

Method described in claims includes a general program workflow, from input intent & information to supported output (like a causal relationship, interface-filtered information, or an object definition):

-   -   1. obtaining input information from a program or user (like a         data set of possibly related variables, or objects in a         relational database)     -   2. retrieving an interface definition     -   3. deriving the interface definition if not found     -   4. determining relevant interfaces or interface structures     -   5. determining an interface query structure to organize relevant         interfaces or interface structures     -   6. execute query, checking for information needed after each         interface or interface structure traversal     -   7. applying the interface definition to standardize the         information to the interface format, which involves:         -   7.A. applying default components or prioritized structures             to format or otherwise alter the information to identify its             structural relevance to that interface             -   default components or prioritized structures can                 include:             -   specific interface components (like navigation                 functions) for that interface             -   core/common components (like distortion functions) of                 that interface             -   related components of the interface             -   other interfaces/interface operations             -   for example:             -   once a data set is converted to the information                 interface format, like:             -   an information-interface structure indicating                 information position/distribution/identity across agents             -   a structural-interface structure like a language network             -   a system-interface structure like the interaction of two                 information systems (with different internal                 functions/attributes/objects and/or information, like                 two type clusters in a data set) in a host system             -   a math-interface graph of data points on various                 dimension sets             -   the analysis program may follow that conversion with an                 additional conversion to a format amenable for                 comparison with important components on the information                 interface, like:             -   core info objects (like a core                 differentiating/comparison/storage rule, core                 conversion/filtering/organization function for new                 information, or a constant fact as a core information                 unit)             -   primary info objects (like                 perspectives/insights/questions/etc)             -   for example, the structure of a question in its default                 format might be a structure indicating missing                 information (the important object of the ‘question’                 definition) for an intent             -   in a graph format, this core ‘missing information’                 structure of the question info object could take the                 form of structures in the graph like:             -   mismatches (like an incomplete rule set missing a                 function/variable attribute/object)             -   assumptions (questions being the removal of an                 assumption, the missing information being how the graph                 would change if the assumption was removed)             -   randomness (missing relevance/dependency to the system,                 like a data set having outliers that are missing the                 information of relationship to the data set)             -   which could indicate several embedded questions given                 these question type sub-structures:             -   which are the independent/dependent variables?             -   what is the independent/dependent variable relationship?             -   what do the clusters mean? (group membership of a data                 record)             -   what are the patterns of the clusters?             -   what is the probability of various given/generated data                 points being in a cluster?             -   what causes the outliers? (randomness, group                 resolution/dissolution/merging/divergence/adaptation/misidentification)             -   what function describes each clusters' variation?                 (function relating variables in data set)             -   what functions relate the clusters? (how could you                 transform one cluster to the other)             -   what direction or other structures of causation exist                 between the clusters? (does one group tend to become the                 other, and why/how/in what contexts)             -   as another example, once a data set is converted to the                 system interface format (like a network of objects &                 functions with attribute shapes like layers), the                 program would follow that by converting it to a format                 amenable for comparison with primary interface objects                 (like incentives), functions (like optimize), or                 attributes (like complexity).             -   a format that enables comparison with interface objects                 like incentives would attach labels & structures where                 known interface structures (or calculated probably                 interactive/relevant alternative/adjacent interface                 structures using core combination analysis) are found             -   for example, if incentives have a structure like ‘a                 shape where resources would stabilize at rest’, a                 related structure would be generatable with core                 combination analysis by applying core functions like                 ‘condition where other system variables are                 simultaneously changing’ instead of the ‘condition where                 other system variables are unchanging (at rest)’ to                 generate an adjacent structures like ‘a shape where                 resources are constant regardless of other variables’,                 which may be a ‘constant’ or ‘assumption’ object             -   if the data set has a structure matching the ‘constant’                 or ‘assumption’ object definition the program just                 generated by applying core distortions to the system                 ‘incentive’ object definition, it may be comparable with                 the ‘incentive’ definition object, because those objects                 are adjacent and operate on similar interaction layers,                 and may even interact (the program would query for                 insights or functions to check).         -   7.B. identifying matching components between information &             interface components (components like systems, objects,             functions, attributes, & types)             -   A. then the input information objects (converted to the                 interface) would be compared to interface components, to                 find matching structures             -   B. after this initial match check, the function                 interface is applied, using interface-specific                 functions, which are either:             -   functions of that interface (function types like                 core/common/interactive/relevant/change/causative/generative/other                 prioritized distortion function types)             -   functions of other interfaces             -   patterns & functions across interfaces (apply the                 pattern interface)             -   insights & insight paths (apply the insight interface, a                 sub-interface of the information interface)             -   functions to achieve core/common/current interface                 intents, like core/common formats like ‘minimized’,                 attributes like a ‘change-handling’ priority, or other                 outputs like core/common/generative functions (apply the                 intent interface)             -   functions of cause/change/potential (apply                 change/cause/potential interfaces, to ensure youre                 checking versions of the structure that are probably                 relevant by commonness or other core priorities like                 causative change types, causal adjacence, or                 probability)             -   functions of concepts (apply concept interface, to                 identify concept structures)             -   functions of systems (apply the system interface & its                 components, like the ‘optimize’ function)         -   C.A. once these functions are applied, iterate through             distortion sets producing different states of the input             information:             -   verify that the distortions are still relevant to the                 interface             -   repeat the matching process, looking for matching                 structures between the newly distorted input information                 structures & the interface components             -   for example, once youve applied an insight like                 ‘comparison is quicker if you only compare different                 attributes’, which involves reducing the attributes of                 the input information to the different attributes, do                 you find any new matches with interface objects, like a                 match with a function that could produce those                 differences, from either point in a compared pair as the                 input & the other point in the compared pair as the                 output?             -   if so, this is a function that you might not have found                 as quickly if you were matching the object having those                 attributes on a different interaction layer, like how                 comparing two shapes would benefit from different                 functions than comparing two generative functions of the                 two shapes         -   C.B. optionally, distortion functions can be applied with             intent to identify new components on the interface (apply an             intent distortion function on the cause interface)         -   C.C. optionally, distortion functions can be applied to             other interface objects, to identify new components on other             interfaces (such as applying a causal distortion function to             an insight path to check if a new insight path applies,             while traversing the cause interface), using the new input             information and/or the cause interface objects for             comparison         -   7.C. convert matching interface components back to input             information             -   if the program identifies a matching object in step 4                 like a pattern (like two variable types that are usually                 related in a certain way indicated by the pattern) found                 in the input information, apply that pattern to the                 input information             -   this means:             -   retrieving functions/attributes/objects of that matching                 pattern (like which variable types are applicable), as                 well as relationships of that pattern to related objects                 (like related patterns/insights/functions, such as a                 validation function to check variable type)             -   iterating through those related components and/or                 component sets of the matching pattern from the                 interface             -   applying each related component or component set to the                 original input information (does this variable pair have                 the pattern implied by their variable types, which are                 applicable for that pattern)             -   testing the new state of the input information for                 validity             -   does that pattern make sense (does it match                 functions/outputs or other structures) or have meaning                 (does it interact with relevant structures), given the                 system context of other input information or other                 information generated by prior interface analysis)             -   if the probability of an accurate match is high enough,                 store that matching interface component, formatted to                 fit the input information, as a possible version of the                 input information, on which other interface analysis can                 be applied sequentially         -   7.D. repeat steps 7.A-7.C if the selected interface analysis             intent (support intents of interface analysis including             ‘traversing the interface’ or ‘formatting input information             in as many ways as possible’ or ‘filling out an interface             definition’) is not complete.     -   8. integrating output into a structure relevant to the requested         intent (on the meaning or interface-interface), which involves         applying structure to the output information as designated in         the interface query design

One or more example embodiments are explained with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, and by reference number 110, the interface analysis module 140 may include a user interaction module 110 that may include any device or system or components thereof configured to receive user input and/or provide information to the user. For example, the user interaction module 110 may present an input to enter the intent of the interface analysis, an input for submitting information (a particular data set, document, or API), and inputs to configure the interface query, such as query priority & optimizations.

In some embodiments, user input may vary, such as where the input intent may be a custom intent which the system will attempt to translate into a structure of supported intents, or a selected supported intent. The output may be incomplete or otherwise sub-optimal, in which case the user can state the intent differently or add/format information differently, or re-configure the query.

The input validation will return a message if the program cannot correct the input information, configuration or intent, or may return a validation question to prompt the user to enter additional or updated information.

FIG. 1 illustrates a diagram depicting one embodiment of a component of the interface analysis module 140 of FIG. 23, the User Interface Module 110. Information displayed in the User Interface Module 110 may include structures from any of the other diagrams, given that the output sent to the User Interface Module 110 optionally includes query information about the processes run to generate the relevant output information 150.

As shown in FIG. 2, and by reference number 140, the interface analysis module 140 may be used to automate formatting/filtering output information for an input intent task & information, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. The interface analysis module 140 may include a user interaction module 110 and a machine learning system 120 and an API finding & calling system 130 that may provide input to a interface analysis module 140. The interface analysis module 140 may facilitate determination of the output information 150 associated with the input intent, and return the output information 150 to the user interaction module 110.

In some embodiments, such interface analysis may lead to output information for the intent, such as the cause of a variable, a set of recommended steps, or a list of organized priorities. In these and other embodiments, if a user is dissatisfied with the provided output information 150 (e.g., the information is incomplete or no information was found), the user may interact with the interface analysis module 140 (e.g., to add more information or remove assumptions) and the interface analysis may be run again.

The interface analysis module 140 may include any device or system or components thereof configured to utilize the inputs from the machine learning system 120 to predict a variable or the API finding & calling system 130 to find data like definitions, data sets, & insights, and from the user interaction module 110 to output the output information 150.

As shown in FIG. 3, and by reference number 120, the interface analysis module 140 may include a machine learning system. In some implementations, the machine learning model, used to predict a variable, may include a supervised machine learning model (e.g., a decision tree learning model, a learning classifier systems model, a nearest neighbor model, a support vector machine model, and/or the like), an unsupervised machine learning model (e.g., a clustering model, a neural network model, a latent variable model, and/or the like), or a combination of the aforementioned, described elsewhere herein.

The machine learning system 120 may include any machine learning system configured to identify relationships and/or correlations from a data set. For example, the machine learning system 120 may be configured to identify a set of most likely factors contributing to a format mismatch or missing information.

In these and other embodiments, the machine learning system 120 may provide the correlations and/or the factors contributing to an input to the user interaction module 110 and/or the interface analysis module 140.

In some embodiments, the machine learning system 120 may operate using any machine learning technique or deep learning technique, such as decision tree learning, association rule learning, clustering, reinforcement learning, representation learning, genetic algorithms, etc. In some embodiments, the machine learning system 120 may be utilized to perform a task, such as providing a recommendation of input filters to show in the user interface module 110 based on previous queries of the interface analysis module 140.

As shown in FIG. 4, and by reference number 130, the interface analysis module 140 may include an API finding/calling system.

In some embodiments, the user may want to use alternate data sources for the definitions & object metadata, or use data sources rather than deriving information, in which case API finding/calling functionality will be executed to discover public or permitted data sources matching target objects, or the data can be generated (or the definition predicted) using a standard machine learning model. Similarly these standard methods can be used to retrieve or generate the latest implementation or pre-computations for a solution or utility function (like sorting or indexing algorithms or testing tools), when local assets are compromised or when the user sets a preference for crowd-sourced or new tools.

Method described in claims includes interface analysis mentioned as a component of interface analysis module 140 (optionally including example logic & output depicted in diagrams FIGS. 20 & 21), with an example definition of the analysis as follows:

-   -   example of the analysis for this interface:         -   interface: a filter/standard for comparison of specific             attribute(s)             -   interfaces evolve when a unifying attribute (priority,                 cause, structure) can frame a set of developing variance             -   interfaces, standards, & perspectives can all be                 formatted as filters                 -   an interface can be specific but on the general                     interface network, it offers a standard for multiple                     related attributes or causative attributes                     (types/intents/patterns offer a way to interact with                     all layers of a system), whereas a perspective is                     focused on a very restricted set of variables, with                     the intention of distorting reality to highlight                     information that other perspectives dont make clear.         -   each interface's definition has a specific:             -   conversion (filter) function to convert input                 information to that interface (or a combination or other                 structure of interfaces), and convert                 retrieved/generated information back to the input format             -   component traversal function (to execute after after                 conversion)             -   a function (and corresponding data, like definitions or                 interface structures) to find/generate/derive the                 interface network from that interface, in case resources                 are isolated         -   each interface may have related interface objects, like             supported intents         -   interface traversal & queries have supported intents such             as:             -   ‘finding formats linking other formats’             -   ‘finding a structure for a concept’             -   ‘applying a function to a structure’             -   ‘match a problem in this format, with a solution (in a                 format that can interact with the problem)’             -   ‘optimize this system’             -   ‘find an optimal route between these system positions’             -   ‘find a cause of this variable’             -   ‘find an optimal structure for this information’             -   ‘design an interface query to convert input information                 into an output information type (like an insight, a                 cause, a new interface in data, problem-solving                 automation workflow)’             -   ‘assemble a meaningful (relevant) format of this                 information for this intent’     -   objects:         -   structurized interfaces: interfaces with other interface             components applied (like limits applied to the causal             interface components)         -   interface operation (combine interfaces, etc)         -   interface traversal (apply an interface to a problem)         -   interface query (cross multiple interfaces in a sequence)         -   workflow: a particular interface query or traversal to solve             a problem or problem type, as defined in application Ser.             No. 16/887,411             -   an example of a problem-solving automation workflow is                 shown in application Ser. No. 16/887,411 FIGS. 1F-1I and                 referenced in this application's FIG. 14 (Design                 Interface Query).             -   the default problem type of an interface traversal is                 ‘find matching components between input information &                 this interface’         -   workflow operation: an interface traversal that selects a             problem-solving automation workflow         -   the interface-interface where interface analysis is executed             (the meta-interface or meaning interface) uses the core             functions that can generate the general interface network             (filter/find/identify, apply/combine, build/fill,             derive/predict, change/transform/process)     -   structures:         -   interface network: the set of networks that act as useful             filters/standards for applying structure to organize             information             -   the abstract interface network optionally includes                 layers of network filters (intent, perspective, function                 (can optionally include patterns, logic, strategies,                 core functions, and any other set of operations/objects                 that has order), structure, concept, information                 (organization, formats, types, info objects like                 problems/questions/insights/assumptions), potential,                 change, cause system)             -   it can refer to a specific interface set for a specific                 problem space                 -    the specific interface network for the debugging                     code space could be a structure containing filters                     like: dependencies, logic gaps/order/validity, side                     effects, types                 -    these specific interface networks are often                     implementations of the general interface network                     with mapped objects:                 -    dependency interface is a combination of the                     cause/function interface                 -    types (data, classes, etc) interface is a subset of                     the general type interface                 -    side effects are a subset of the variance interface                     (gaps in intent & execution, prediction of emergent                     attributes after nth iterations of combinations or                     other operations)     -   concepts:         -   perspective (default version of an interface, which implies             a different method of calculation, priorities, & focus on             different objects)     -   attributes:         -   generatability/common derivable core functions with other             interfaces         -   information loss         -   variance focus (what variance is exaggerated for comparison             by this interface)         -   position of interface on default interface network (what             distortions produce this filter/perspective from unfiltered             origin)     -   answers questions like:         -   finding explanatory variables on multiple interfaces         -   identifying variance that cant be captured in other             interfaces         -   building a problem-solving automation workflow         -   selecting a problem-solving automation workflow to start             with for a particular problem (which is the same as             designing an interface query)         -   finding the structure of cross-interface interactions, such             as:             -   finding patterns in ratios between uncertainty generated                 by a function combination vs. uncertainty-reduction                 function patterns & potential             -   determining the relationship between the function                 converting one structure into another & the function                 converting its                 determining/descriptive/causative/generative variables             -   finding valid/invalid change types in a structure             -   finding structures fulfilling a concept combination &                 trajectory to the objects in that structure whose                 differences are relevant to those concepts             -   determining the impact of operations done on one                 attribute (length) vs. another attribute (angle)             -   finding how core operations & objects develop & accrete                 in a structure (like a system)             -   deriving object types with attributes useful for a                 particular operation (“quaternions for 3-d rotation”)             -   converting information objects (like value) into system                 objects (like units, such as integer units)             -   finding patterns that turn into objects that                 attract/hold the most variance         -   how to generate a new solution automation workflow         -   what solution automation workflow is optimal for this             problem     -   functions         -   interface integration functions             -   assemble meaning (relevant cross-system structures) of                 information retrieved, during & after interface                 traversal, integrating new information                 retrieved/generated with input and/or prior information                 retrieved/generated                 -   this function integrates output into a structure                     relevant to the interface query intent (on the                     interface-interface) which involves applying                     structure to the integrated output information from                     the interface traversals, as designated in the                     interface query design         -   interface query functions             -   function to apply interface query config (default config                 or config input by user)                 -   interface queries can be configured by parameters                     like:                 -    priority                 -    logic allowed in interface query (like exit/return                     statements or conditions)                 -    error log level                 -    optimizations                 -    preferred interfaces/structures/formats/methods,                     like:                 -    query organization methods                 -    prefer the function interface over the pattern                     interface, for specificity                 -    prefer sequential interface queries, for state                     tracking                 -    prefer core functions (prefer finding existing                     information as opposed to deriving information or                     generating new information)             -   function to find/derive/build an interim interface to                 standardize components from multiple interfaces             -   example: changes from other interfaces can all be framed                 on the interim change interface             -   function to determine                 adjacent/causative/generative/descriptive/alternative                 interfaces             -   function to design an interface query (sequence of                 traversing interfaces), as shown in FIG. 21 (Interface &                 traversal diagram)                 -   As shown in the ‘Interface Query diagram’ section of                     FIG. 21, an interface query (or the corresponding                     objects inside an interface, such as an interface                     traversal indicating a preferred navigation like                     starting with core/common/generative components) has                     conditional logic dictating which interfaces to                     apply with what structures (in which conditions and                     in what sequence), such as:                 -    start from system interface                 -    check for components fitting the object, attribute,                     & function interfaces (as well as structural                     interfaces & objects frequently found in systems                     like symmetries and equivalences),                 -    apply the insight interface where there is                     uncertainty and the pattern interface where the                     insight interface cannot reduce uncertainty.                 -   For example, an actual interface traversal does                     matching logic such as:                 -    once you have formatted a problem as a system,                     iterate through objects, attributes, & functions in                     the problem system                 -    check for anything in the problem system that looks                     like a system object, such as a false similarity, an                     incentive, or an efficiency, with a particular focus                     on system objects that are associated with the                     problem type (if there are any insights relating                     that problem type with system objects such as                     imbalances relating to the info asymmetry problem                     type).                 -   As shown in the ‘Interface’ section of FIG. 21,                     example structures found in an interface are                     depicted, including injected interfaces, core                     interface structures, interface-specific analysis                     functions, etc.             -   this function assembles a structure (like sequence or                 network) of interfaces or interface structures (like a                 combination) that can fulfill a user intent (the user                 optionally being a program requesting an interface                 traversal or query)             -   core functions (filter, find, apply, derive, build,                 change) mapped to user intents (identify cause, predict                 a variable, build a function) can generate & design a                 query on the interface network             -   function to select a structure (like a network or                 sequence) to organize an interface query, containing                 interfaces to traverse                 -   if not a sequential query, another format like a                     network interface query may contain conditions to                     assess after each traversal, such as:                 -    whether to apply/inject an interface if a minimum                     of information retrieved is not reached                 -    whether to exit processing and return output to the                     user if information fulfilling a certain metric like                     ‘explanatory potential’ is found                 -   the interface query may apply interface operations                     to determine interface application structure like                     sequence or network             -   function to find an interface, interface structure, or                 interface traversal to fulfill an intent                 -   this function finds a structure of information                     formats/standards that would be useful for a given                     input intent, and selects the interfaces that could                     produce that structure of formats                 -   this function identifies when a particular specific                     interface will reduce solution set across any                     possible host system                 -   examples:                 -    the filter interface is more clearly usable as a                     method to generate the others be most problems can                     be reduced to a structure that can be filled in                     different ways for different reasons                 -    it can even generate the change interface, by                     framing each process as a filter between i/o                 -    framing a conflict of type ‘competition’ as                     opposing direction/intent or equivalent                     direction/intent is a calculation that can be                     automated using any of these kinds of analysis, but                     the logic & intent interfaces are best at this, and                     selecting those type of analysis is an important                     tool to build                 -    which interface to standardize to in what structure                     (sequence/combination) depends on which use you                     intend to use the information for                 -    if you need to implement it immediately, an                     interface like intent that is semantically adjacent                     to the structural & logical interfaces will be more                     useful                 -    if you need to identify new types, standardizing to                     the type interface will be more useful                 -   example interface queries for problem statements:                 -    https://github.com/outdreamer/build-a-cure/blob/52c3461fdd3ff38284b63f8c2e71542f415d88d9/docs/specific_methods/problem_solving_matching.md                 -    problem: find a prediction function to predict                     variables causing an output, like predicting stock                     price or a diagnosis from symptoms/causative                     conditions                 -    interface traversal                 -    find information (describing variable types,                     redundancies, missing info, etc)                 -    fit system (fitting the variables to a system                     format)                 -    map cause (finding root/direct causes & causal                     structures)                 -    match concept (whether the problem is valid given a                     definition of price)                 -    identify change (how the function can change)                 -    if thats not enough to fulfill solution metrics or                     reduce the problem (identify a range of possible                     prediction functions), traversals with interface                     operations can be done                 -    causal*change*pattern—to examine whether causal                     change patterns can reduce the problem or identify a                     solution                 -    concept*change*causes—to identify if a concept                     change looks imminent                 -   problem: find & build an optimal invention design to                     fulfill intents like ‘building a function with                     minimal bugs’                 -    interface traversal                 -    find information (describing function intents,                     limits, and assumptions like parameters)                 -    fit system (fitting the function to a system,                     formatted to optionally include possible variance                     injection points, identify efficiencies like logic                     that can be merged, etc)                 -    identify structure (identifying structures that can                     be applied to the function system, like filters                     (conditions), direction changes (control flow                     statements), relationships (assignments), and                     mismatches (errors)                 -    identify potential (identifying unenforced rules,                     rule-intent imbalances, false similarities, & other                     objects of potential allowing exploit opportunities                     that are not already identified)                 -    change cause, intent, concept (test function impact                     on other causes, concepts, & intents, which are                     high-level objects a function can alter)                 -    match pattern (does this function comply with                     patterns for functions with similar solution                     metrics)                 -    if the function implementation doesn't fulfill                     solution metrics, other interface traversals can be                     done                 -    a system-object or function-concept interface like                     the ‘efficiency interface’ or ‘ambiguity interface’                     (does this function have a more efficient or less                     ambiguous route between input & output that might                     fulfill a solution metric, given that maximizing                     efficiency & reducing ambiguity are standard system                     & function metrics)                 -    problem: find an optimal route (or alternatively,                     find a distribution of                     functionality/efficiencies/costs to make all routes                     or a particular route less/equivalently costly)                     between start & end points, like the ‘minimal trades                     to get equal problem/opportunity distribution’                 -    interface traversal                 -    identify information (identify differentiating                     attributes/functions/sub-systems of                     agents/positions/routes within the network)                 -    fit system (identify relevant structures like                     abstraction layer to traverse at, identify important                     objects required to solve the problem, like trading                     problems/markets/skills/information/risk/bets vs.                     trading currency, or framing currency as a position                     attribute, rather than a standardizing interface)                 -    identify structure (identify trade & other market                     structures that are important for understanding why                     resources don't get distributed fairly, like closed                     trade loops & independence machines)                 -    identify potential (identify alternative                     perspectives that could also explain the variation                     in optimized routes, like alternate value                     definitions)                 -    identify cause (identify causes like marketing,                     collusion, and regulations that prevent or interfere                     with equilibrium market events)                 -    identify concept (identify concepts relevant to                     markets like balance, demand/supply matching, and                     how the concept of information can disrupt any other                     market be it enables automation)                 -    if queries of those interfaces are insufficient to                     solve the problem, interface operations can be used                 -    the information-system-structure interface                     operation (can be used to determine information like                     the next layer of information objects that are                     relevant if enough automation is distributed)                 -   problem: design set-sorting or value-finding                     function:                 -    analyze a set object from these interfaces—then                     when you find a pattern match on an interface set,                     you can restrict the search to those                 -    core interface: what core functions determine set                     generation/selection/aggregation/interaction/organization                 -    causal interface: what functions were used to                     generate the set                 -    intent interface: what is this set for                 -    structure interface: randomness, endpoints,                     subsets/split                 -    potential interface: what are the limits on this                     set, what is the set of possible outcomes                 -    change interface: where is the change                     concentrated/distributed in the set from a standard                     set                 -    pattern interface: what patterns do sets in this                     position (determined by attributes or sample subset)                     normally follow                 -    function interface: what functions are adjacent to                     the set if it has a sequence or clear function map                 -    concept interface:                 -    what specific                     tradeoffs/mismatches/alignments/symmetries/combinations/interactions                     are inherent to the problem/problem space? (specific                     concept filter)                 -    where is the power distributed in the set?                     (abstract concept filter)                 -    identified concepts: ‘similarity’ in navigation,                     ‘equality’ in split=>optimal for target value near                     initial split points or similar positions to the                     split points                 -    system interface: what variance injection points                     are in the set                     generation/selection/aggregation/interaction/organization                 -    key concepts of this problem (like the “tradeoff of                     search start point/split function/organization vs.                     performance”, “subset gains”, “pattern matching”,                     and “potential worst/best case scenario of                     solution”) should be found quickly from various                     interfaces:                 -    structure interface:                 -    position (sequence in the set problem space) is a                     determinant of adjacence/distance                 -    adjacence between start search position and final                     found value position is a key metric                 -    start-found adjacence can be maximized by changing                     input (number of start points)                 -    limits on number of processes involve ability to                     read a value at a given position at a time                 -    maximizing start-found adjacence requires more work                     (higher search processes) to produce a possible                     metric “lower search time”                 -    “search time” and “start point count” have a                     tradeoff structure                 -    potential interface:                 -    the set of possible outcomes (possible positions of                     value) is equal to the set's positions (indexes)                 -    how do you reduce the set of possible outcomes if                     the possible outcomes are an integer sequence equal                     to the set length                 -    subsets are a potential interim unit (based on the                     value count attribute) between the outcome data type                     (one value index) and the input data type (set)                 -    the potential of subsets of equivalent length to                     contain the value could be equally likely (adding                     randomness to search)                 -    potential injection point for pattern interface:                     skipping equivalent valued subsets could reduce                     solve time (if subsets with a certain split follow                     patterns as determined at search time)                 -    best case scenario in standard search (random or                     endpoint) is the first value in the set is the                     target value                 -    does subset search offer gains to random search?                 -    best case scenario of unit solution type (iterate                     check of value) in subset search is first value                     after first subset split (split in half) is the                     target value                 -    next best case scenario type (if the unit solution                     type best case scenario doesn't occur iteratively)                     is pattern found & used to reduce solution/search                     space                 -    splitting requires multiple processes                 -    pattern logging/searching requires multiple                     processes                 -    depending on set, either can reduce solution space                     with extra work                 -    there is a trade-off between work invested in                     pattern-checking, subset-splitting & solution space                     reduction potential                 -   interface query logic example, as shown in FIG. 14                     Design Interface Query                 -    FIG. 14 depicts an example of assembling Structural                     Meaning relevant to an Input Intent, using a                     structure containing Information Formats.                 -    For example, to fulfill an intent like ‘determine                     if type variables are a predictor for this data set’                     (where type variables arent included in the data                     set), this function would organize the relevant                     interfaces by core operations:                 -    example of an output interface query in abstracted                     form (this can be used as a structure to fill with                     logic, rather than starting from format structure):                 -    check that:                 -    variables[independent]/(standardized by)                 -    [type interface].function.(patterns∥insights) or                     [attribute                     interface].function[aggregation](patterns∥insights)                 -    as an input to [potential interface].[prediction                     interface].functions (including regression)                 -    outputs [input information].variable[dependent]

1. As shown in the process depicted in the top half of FIG. 14 for this example, the logic may convert initial intent to organized requirements, given dependencies

-   -   intent: ‘determine if type variables predict dependent variable         from data set’     -   sub-intent ‘predict dependent variable in data set from type         variables’         -   sub-intent ‘find type variables’     -   input: data set variables

2. As shown in the process depicted in the top half of FIG. 14 for this example, the logic may determine required formats given a set of specific format requirements, out of the full list:

-   -   input requirements:         -   type variable format:             -   variable set             -   type attribute         -   prediction format:         -   function structures: functions formatted as a set of             limits/vectors/filters/networks/sequences/sets         -   function format types             -   function development functions (and their formats)             -   generative/descriptive/causative/determining functions                 (and their formats)             -   mixed-certainty function (with points or subsets where                 non-uniqueness of outputs is introduced to represent a                 possibility structure like a possible output range)     -   output requirement:         -   dependent variable predictor: function

3. As shown in the process depicted in the top half of FIG. 14 for this example, the logic may generate an interface query:

-   -   use core operations (check/find/apply) & interface rules         (regarding input/output, structure/formatting, connection logic)     -   to connect input format (variable set & generative functions) &         output format (predictor of dependent variable),     -   applying the above organized intent requirement format:         -   containing intent: ‘check if identified type variable sets             can predict the original dependent variable’         -   prediction intent: predict dependent variable from type             variables             -   sub-intent: identify type variables                 -   sub-intent: apply type format to variables                     (‘attribute set’)                 -    sub-intent: generate variable combinations                 -   sub-intent: check if each variable combination                     matches predictor definitions                 -   sub-intent: apply prediction format (‘generative                     function’) to each variable combination                 -    sub-intent: store generative function for                     prediction intent         -   prediction intent: check if generative function for variable             combinations can generate the original function when             combined with other generative functions     -   containing intent: ‘check that dependent variable is predicted         with sub-intent prediction output (identified type variables)’

4. The process in the top half of FIG. 14 may also involve determining function requirements, given intent format, with sub-queries to generate/find/derive these functions as needed, before running the above interface query

-   -   function: combine variables into sets creating generative         functions     -   function: iterate through variable sets     -   function: identify variable sets indicating types     -   (variable sets that could create a generative function that         would be combined with other functions to build the original         function, like how combining y=2 and y=4 can generate y=3)     -   function: identify predictive variables     -   function: identify dependent variable relationship to function         components or alternate functions

5. The process in the top half of FIG. 14 may also include iterating through other input format combinations, applying format combinations to organize & connect the available input & output formats

-   -   As shown in the bottom half of FIG. 14 in the Interface Query         Structure example, the organized intent structure of the logical         process above can be visualized with embedded shapes. The intent         outputs (starting from the most granular layers) which are then         integrated by layer using core operations like         combine/filter/apply.     -   example: here's an example of why different interfaces are more         useful in different situations, given a standard problem like         ‘build a function automatically for a given function intent’.

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1. Intent Interface

-   -   If you want to build a function automatically, and you have code         indexed by intent, then you don't need to write code, you need         to write the intent & sub-intent sequence or other structure. I         would call that ‘standardizing to the intent interface’ or         ‘applying intent structures’ to the overall function intent,         which is the problem definition (‘build a function with this         overall intent’). If you already have code indexed by intent,         framing a function as a set of intents is trivial. If you don't         already have code indexed by intent, the process you use to         decompose an overall function intent into a structure of         sub-intents is a tool that can be re-used to index existing         functions by intent.

2. Information Interface

-   -   If the problem can be framed as an information problem, you can         query information problem type rules & patterns to solve it         automatically. Building a function automatically given an         overall intent would mean:     -   solving a series of information problems like:         -   ‘information mismatch’ (object1 doesn't match object2 and it             should, so assign object2 to object1)         -   ‘conflicting information’ (object1 doesn't match object2 so             merge their conflicts)         -   ‘required information’ (object1 is required to have this             attribute value so assign it)         -   ‘missing information’ (object1 is missing this attribute so             return False or query for that information or generate it).

3. Cause Interface

-   -   If the problem can be framed as a cause problem, then you are         querying for causes. Building a function automatically given an         overall intent would mean:         -   finding the causes of bugs         -   finding the causes of different types of logic & structures             (like sequences) applied to different types of logic             (inherent rules governing logic given the point/definition             of logical operations, like ‘an if condition usually             precedes a non-if condition’ because the point of an if             condition is to test for a case to apply logic, where the             logic applied is not another condition)         -   finding the causes of functions & function-related objects             like side effects, memory usage, optimizations done on other             functions, etc         -   then you'd compose these causes in a structure that would             allow automatic generation of functions from a given intent             (first apply logic-related causes to generate a function             causing the given function intent, then check for             optimization-causes in the generated function & apply             optimizations if those causes are found in your generated             function structure, then apply tests for bug causes, etc).

4. Structure Interface

-   -   If the problem can be framed as a structure problem, then you         are querying for structures. Building a function automatically         given an overall intent would mean:         -   finding structures to standardize functions to (limits,             filters, networks of relationships, directed networks of             operations)         -   finding structures to standardize intents to (directions as             priorities or more structural goals, possible usage ranges             as intents, abstraction as an indicator of intent             (neutral/mathematical functions can be used for anything),             using intent as a proxy structure for the concept of             permission by organizing information access by intent)         -   matching intent & function structures that fulfill the given             overall function intent without causing invalidating side             effect intents

5. Pattern Interface

-   -   If the problem can be framed as a problem of resolving which         patterns to combine in what structures (where patterns         optionally include abstract/generalized structures (such as         variables, variable patterns, input-output path patterns, or         type patterns) that resolve to specific logic when converted         into information, meaning they're assigned constants), building         a function automatically given an overall intent would mean:         -   finding which patterns or alternative pattern sets (a             variable type relationship pattern, an input-output type             trajectory pattern, a logic sequence pattern, an             optimization pattern) can generate the required logic when             constants (specific information-filled versions of the             abstract pattern structure) are applied             -   the output of that may be as diverse as an input-output                 table to handle a variety of use cases observed, a                 prediction function trained on input-output data, a                 logical sequence, a code query, an intent sequence, a                 directed logic network, etc—depending on the patterns                 used

6. System Interface

-   -   If the problem can be framed as a problem of fitting the         function to a system, building a function automatically given an         overall intent would mean:         -   identifying starting & ending position to map intent to             structure in the system (get from input start node to output             end node)         -   identify default & alternative (higher cost, lower step             count, etc) paths between start & end node         -   identifying system objects like efficiencies, incentives,             etc, especially those structures clearly relevant to the             default & alternative paths between start & end nodes             identified         -   applying definitions of those system objects to select the             logical step sequence (avoid conflicts, target rewards             without side effects, minimize costs, apply symmetries for             standardization purposes)         -   checking which routes fulfill given function intent

7. Concept Interface

-   -   If the problem can be framed as a set of concepts required for         the solution (framing the intent in terms of concepts like         ‘distribute power evenly’), or if you have conceptual         information indexed for code, building a function automatically         given an overall intent would mean:         -   using conceptual math operations to determine which             structure of concepts is most useful for the given intent             (if combining ‘power’ and ‘efficiency’ in a ‘sequence’ or             ‘balanced’ structure would produce the optimal function for             an intent like ‘distribute power evenly’, that is             calculatable if you have other functions indexed by             conceptual structures, or if you have conceptual math             operations accessible to determine what structure of             concepts would generate the required concept set, or if you             have intent indexed by conceptual structures, or if you can             standardize intent & concept to another interface where you             have conceptual structures indexed, etc)         -   for example if you have functions indexed with conceptual             structures like the individual concepts required (power,             efficiency, distribution), what operations can be applied to             these concepts to create the optimal concept combination             (‘distribute power evenly’)—meaning conceptual operations             like ‘inject power to distribution structure’, ‘limit             distribution structure with power injected by efficiency’,             etc.         -   these conceptual operations involve finding matching             structures across the concept definitions:         -   ‘injecting’ power into a structure manifesting the             ‘distribution’ concept is possible if the             distribution-manifesting structure has an input opportunity             of some structure, and power can be translated into a             structure that can be used by the structure having that             input opportunity (a distribution structure such as a             function having an input opportunity in the form of a             parameter, where power can be translated into a usable             structure like information assigned to that parameter),             given the definition of the ‘inject’ operation as ‘input the             injectable to the receiver’         -   you can avoid doing structural operations by storing the             structures for each concept and then storing             patterns/outputs of their operations         -   if combining power & efficiency produces a structure set,             that can be derived by querying the structures of power &             efficiency and combining those structures in a way that             doesn't invalidate either definition         -   you can also apply logic to the concept operation (‘inject             power to distribution, limited by efficiency’) to create the             output concept of that conceptual operation (‘efficient             distribution of power’), and then do a structure query of             that output concept         -   once you have function structures matching the output             (having found function logic matching ‘efficient             distribution of power’ once translated to the structural             version ‘minimized cost of allocating inputs’ if inputs are             the structure found in the function system matching the             power definition, where ‘minimized cost of allocating             inputs’ can mean ‘diversifying calls for this intent across             various alternative functions’ or ‘re-using existing             functions where possible to minimize the cost of building a             function on-demand or at compile time’ or ‘a function set             that minimizes the memory/space requirements of allocating             inputs’), you check if those structures optimally fulfill             this function's intent, ‘distribute power evenly’, and then             execute the final steps to resolve those structures into             function logic (with input-output requirement chains,             intent-matching, etc)

8. Problem Interface

-   -   If the problem can be framed as a problem in a problem network         of related problems, and/or a problem space, you can calculate         attributes like whether the problem is about to be invalidated         by other functions built for other problems, whether the profit         opportunity of solving the problem is worth the probable cost,         whether the whole problem space is about to fundamentally         change, etc. Building a function automatically given an overall         intent would mean:         -   determining whether the problem of organizing logic is a             solved problem if framed differently (can AI generate code             with enough accuracy to invalidate further investment)         -   determining whether solving an adjacent or proxy problem             invalidates solving this specific problem (can concept or             intent identification tools or even existing code bases             invalidate the need for a tool to build functions             automatically, or can code bases be re-written in a way that             invalidates automatic code generation, by simplifying             code-writing to a task of intent-writing or code             query-writing or another process simple enough to invalidate             complex code and the need to generate it)             -   determining if a solution like logic automation can                 replace code generation (a tool that automatically                 applies the definition of logic, optionally including                 all related objects like logical fallacies, to prevent                 logically ‘jumping to conclusions’ or ‘ignoring                 assumptions’ or ‘over-applying bias vs. updating bias’,                 then indexing code as these logical objects so logical                 rules can be applied to optimize/generate code)             -   this would involve writing high-level logic language                 like ‘find information, avoid misidentifying object1 as                 object2, combine common attributes of these objects with                 versioning in case of conflicting values, avoid this                 conclusion & this fallacy error type’, which would allow                 logical object definitions (of what a fallacy is, what a                 legitimate conclusion/assumption/implication is, etc) to                 be applied automatically, rather than the existing                 method of applying conditional/contextual/specific                 low-level logic developer-defined definitions to be                 applied manually, which involves writing low-level logic                 like ‘select*from table, check if                 object1.attribute.value==object1.attribute.value, etc’.         -   determining whether the problem can be formatted as a set of             solved problems (applying organization to information,             applying definitions, finding matching structures,             generating tests) or in a format that is solved (route             optimization)     -   given the information you have, one interface may be more useful         to standardize to than another. If you already have intent or         cause information indexed or otherwise adjacently calculatable,         or if those interfaces contain the required solution information         (as in, the problem is ‘finding the cause of some measurement’,         so the solution is going to be findable on the causal         interface), you'd be better off standardizing to those         interfaces first, without other information.     -   function to determine whether to skip adjacent interfaces in         interface trajectory         -   sometimes you'll be able to skip interim             variables/interfaces             -   example: depict the spine variable & the finger position                 variable to demonstrate/identify chirality, skipping the                 connecting functions, because there are multiple                 connecting functions (endpoint/side selection, extremity                 development) and they dont determine change in either                 variable, as the key important relationship is the spine                 symmetry and the orientation transformed about the                 finger position interface being reversed according to                 the spine symmetry                 -   the spine isnt symmetric from the side, which                     implies a bias toward the front, which is a platform                     where features are concentrated, so the development                     of limbs (using derivable intents like duplicate,                     backups, protective, flexible, movement,                     alternative, balance intents) & their focus toward                     the front is derivable from the spine features, so                     we can skip to the finger order interface to                     identify the concept of chirality or an example of                     it/its patterns in the system             -   the interim interfaces & variables may not add change to                 this relationship so they dont need to be depicted or                 stored in this context             -   this is useful for determining where change can be                 stored/routed in a system                 -   if there is demand for change (stressors demanding                     new functionality) but all components but one are                     maximizing their change handlers, then you know                     theres one potential variable where change will                     gather/be routed, if its possible to route change                     from the variance injection point to that variable's                     causal stack at some layer/point             -   its also useful for determining interface                 trajectories/adjacent interfaces     -   interface traversal functions         -   function to design an (internal) interface traversal:             -   this function allocates interface structures (like                 priorities/dependencies/conditions) to form a structure                 (like a network or sequence) containing operations                 applying:                 -   specific interface components (like navigation                     functions) for that interface                 -   core/common components (like distortion functions)                     of that interface                 -   related components of the interface                 -   other interfaces/interface operations             -   in order to form an (internal) interface traversal                 query, similar to the function that designs an                 (external) cross-interface query structure (like a                 sequence or network) containing interfaces to apply with                 connecting logic         -   determining position/trajectory on interface             -   starting from a particular object layer on an interface                 (like how info attributes like measurability are on one                 layer, and info objects like questions are on another                 layer)     -   function to traverse an interface:

1. convert to interface based on definition

2. apply an interface to input information

3. apply interface components to distort information to generate additional information to match

-   -   specific interface components (like navigation functions) for         that interface     -   core/common components (like distortion functions) of that         interface     -   related components of the interface     -   other interfaces/interface operations

4. find matching objects

5. convert to original system format)

-   -   this function implements traversal by applying interface         components (like functions/attributes/objects) of a certain type         (like core/common) in a structure (like a sequence) such as:         -   applying core/common/generative/cross-system components             (like functions) first         -   applying insight/intent interface first             -   example: applying cause-related insight paths to input                 information once converted to the cause interface         -   applying interface checks first             -   example: checking for new interface objects (like change                 types), if the interface changes frequently (like the                 change interface)         -   applying related objects of the interface:             -   example: applying interface info objects like related                 questions/insights     -   the function to traverse an interface is referenced here:

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-   -   function to find distortions to apply that would generate useful         information (example: ‘apply core/interaction         layer/generative/causative/primary functions to input         information’)     -   function to identify & find related objects of an interface     -   function to apply a distortion function from an interface to         input information     -   conversion functions (conversion to an interface format, and         conversion back to input information system format)     -   interface conversion function as shown in FIG. 20 (Interface         conversion & matching) example:         -   converting objects to the type interface involves             identifying attribute sets that are unique, and then             identifying types that can describe multiple unique objects             as variations of an attribute in the attribute set         -   converting to the cause interface involves focusing on             dependence objects (inputs/outputs)         -   As shown in FIG. 20, the application of a standard interface             query (function-structure interface) is depicted for a             problem definition such as ‘complete the function based on             the implied pattern’.             -   The interface query steps to find/derive/generate the                 ‘completion’ function may include:

1. standardize to structural interface (graph the function)

2. query for implications of the structure (triangle with curvature applied, alternate paths between corners varying on curvature, motion in the direction of concavity, filling a shape similar to existing shape)

3. apply implications (implications of change types indicating prior or next states)

4. result is a triangle or ellipse for various implied change types

5. convert triangle/ellipse to function

6. filter by any specific solution metrics given

-   -   Given the origin function structure, the interface query would         find rules, implications, & other objects relevant to the         structure, such as:         -   ‘Copy & rotate a semi-circle to create a circle/ellipse’         -   ‘Streamline along tangent (involves standardizing to concept             interface) to make triangle’     -   The origin function structure has been converted from the         structure interface to the system interface (including the         ‘implication’ object) and back to the structure interface, with         system objects like relevant rules of implications applied.     -   interface-interface functions     -   find interfaces         -   find the pattern interface in the cause interface (used when             validating that an interface is completely defined)         -   identifying all interfaces with variance that cant be             captured in other interfaces         -   filter interfaces             -   filtering the pattern interface by the intent interface                 with would produce a set of intents found in patterns         -   identifying specific interfaces (filters) for a             problem/space     -   build interfaces         -   construct an interface (apply interface definition &             generate structures to fill it)         -   deriving an interface definition from examples of             objects/functions/outputs of that interface or a source of             unhandled variation:             -   ‘searching for examples of the interface on other                 interfaces’             -   ‘aggregating unhandled variance into the new interface                 as a potential change type formattable on that                 interface’,             -   ‘filtering examples of an interface into core                 components, which can be used to generate the examples’             -   ‘assuming common core components & patterns for the                 interface from other interfaces and applying distortion                 functions until the interface examples can be generated’         -   derive the interface network from an interface             -   each interface network in the set of interfaces (core                 function interface network, general interface network,                 specific interface network) can be used to generate the                 others                 -   intent interface can be used to generate the type                     interface                 -   dependency interface can be used to generate the                     side effect interface                 -   interface network can be used to generate the core                     function interface         -   generating full set of general interfaces (intent, concept,             structure)             -   these can be generated by identifying the key                 differentiating factors across systems, which can be                 generated as combinations of objects                 -   type is a combination of attributes                 -   intent is a combination of function effects                 -   concept is a network of networks describing a                     structural concept (balance, power)                 -   structure is a combination of information & rules     -   combine interfaces:         -   combining the pattern & intent interface with combination             type ‘group’ would produce patterns grouped with intents         -   combining the pattern & intent interface with combination             type ‘merge’ would produce merged objects containing             attributes common to both patterns & intents             -   function to merge interfaces:                 -   function+pattern interface: merge networks of                     functions & patterns into one standard interface                     definition (input/output/logic+metadata of both                     objects)         -   combining the pattern & intent interface with combination             type ‘unify’ would produce unified objects like intents             distorted by patterns     -   inject interfaces:         -   injecting the pattern interface in the intent interface             would produce:             -   intent examples & abstractions (applying the definition                 of ‘pattern’ to include specific & abstract patterns)     -   apply interfaces         -   applying the pattern interface to the intent interface with             would produce intent patterns, intent component patterns             (intent function patterns), intent interface related object             patterns, etc         -   function to apply an interface to another interface:             -   intent/structure interface: assess intent interface by a                 standard of structure interface (which structures can                 simplify the intent interface)         -   function to expand an interface by another interface:             -   function*pattern interface:             -   function patterns (what patterns are there in                 functions), pattern functions (what functions generate                 patterns)             -   function pattern functions (what functions generate                 function patterns), pattern function patterns (what                 patterns are there in functions that generate patterns)         -   cause*type interface:         -   causal type interface (what types of cause are there), type             cause interface (what causes types)         -   causal type cause (what causes causal types), type cause             type (what types of type causes are there)     -   examples         -   examples of interface queries that function as             problem-solving automation workflows

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-   -   The following are general examples of a workflow to find a         solution to a problem automatically, as described in application         Ser. No. 16/887,411.

The process 400 in application Ser. No. 16/887,411 runs interface queries to match a problem with its intended solution information (like a strategy) in the intended solution format (strategy formatted as a set of steps in a problem network or vectors reducing a problem shape)

-   -   interface queries to solve a problem can be as simple as a query         for specific solutions to re-use solutions in the database, or         as complex as applying a format to the problem to make         calculating the solution trivial)

Workflow variables optionally include:

-   -   starting point of the analysis (which interface the query starts         from)     -   structures relevant (which structures or type of graphing method         to use)     -   intent (create a prediction function, reduce solution space,         compare solutions, or match problem with solution)     -   core abstract function represented (is it a find method, an         apply method, a combination)     -   formats & structures used (object model, interface query)

If the problem is ‘finding a structure that matches conceptual priorities like strength’, that can clearly begin on the concept-structure traversal, if information required for that traversal already exists in the problem definition or derived metadata

-   -   concept-structure interface traversal (a multi-interface         traversal linking the concept & structure interfaces, so a         target concept combination/set/path or target structural         attribute can be achieved with structures like         filters/limits/functions that adjust the origin structure until         it matches the target structural attributes or concepts)     -   problem-solution interface traversal: sometimes a sufficient         solution may be already stored in the solution table (solution         being an information object) and the way to solve the problem is         formatting it correctly or identifying its type correctly so         that solutions for that format or type can be queried & applied         as-is, the most basic traversal type     -   intent interface traversal, which is particularly effective at         linking other interfaces (find intents & intent structures that         fulfill the ‘strength’ attribute, and structures matching those         intents)

Other workflows can be derived given alternate traversals that can generate information (like how causation, information formats, functions, and intent can generate structure information), given existing information.

These workflows can be generated with new interface combinations or interfaces, if each interface in the sequence can add information required to solve the problem. Occasionally an interface will be sufficient on its own, if the problem is already pre-structured. For example, the function interface may be enough to find the right sequence of functions, if the function metadata optionally includes input/outputs and there are no ambiguities to resolve, meaning this solution is a simple query to match inputs/outputs, where the final output is the intended goal of the query

Other problem-solving automation workflows would start with different interface traversals & use different origin & target structures, different target structures like:

-   -   a new method to design interface trajectories     -   new info object layers to use as interfaces/systems (like by         combining perspective & potential to generate a         potential-perspective field, problems & markets to create a         market for problems, platforms & platforms to create a platform         to sell platforms, variables & networks to create variable         networks, variables & risk to identify variable development         sequences)).     -   structures that, when applied to a problem, create a clear         format/structure sequence linking the problem with a solution         (like insights such as ‘break a problem into sub-problems &         aggregate solutions’ or ‘apply filters until the problem space         is a solution space, then repeat until the solution space is a         solution’). A specific example is ‘problem vectorization’ as         mentioned above in VII: finding specific interim formats linking         a problem & solution format (such as the structure of         concepts/interfaces that would link variables with a prediction         function) & applying structures to create that format sequence         (like a directed network)

A problem-solving automation workflow is a type of interface traversal that can be applied to any problem, although some workflows are more adjacent to a problem definition than others, like how a highly structured problem may already have an existing solution in the database, so that workflow of querying the database to find a solution should be applied first. Workflows are very abstract insight paths (a cross-system, insight-generating sequence) detailing specific interface traversals that can generate solutions automatically.

For example, the workflow inherent to this tool (to match a problem with a solution) uses the problem information as the default interface. The overall workflow of this tool can be built with an interface query:

-   -   find problem type & format the problem as a combination of         information problem types (information (problem, assumption)         interface, type interface), as well as any related problems         (information (problem) interface, pattern interface, and the         change interface to generate related problems if none are         logged)     -   find solution requirements (structure interface where         requirements are limits/thresholds)     -   apply a set of various information formats (interface interface,         information interface, structure interface), positioned in the         sequence likeliest to find the missing information to solve the         problem. For example, if its missing cause information,         standardize to the causal interface or generate information         about likely causes from other interfaces like the pattern         interface or generate adjacent or proxy information to cause         information like a set of tests to filter out non-cause         information or generate interaction pattern information to         predict which objects will interact, generating causes.     -   if the information formats applied don't reveal enough info,         apply combinations of the formats (structure interface, core         interface)     -   if no solution space can be identified or reduced, return the         queries and the problem & problem space metadata

Specific workflows to automate problem-solving apply various interfaces & analysis types, and can be applied to any problem with sufficient information in its definition. These workflows optionally include:

I. Filter problem definition until it matches solution structure (using definition & standardization, applying increasing limits/filters/transforms until problem & solution match)

-   -   this applies structures such as limits to fulfill solution         intents iteratively     -   for example, when deriving the structural implementation of the         concept of cryptocurrency, applying a ‘group’ structure to the         ‘transaction’ object creates the ‘transaction ledger’ object,         which fulfills sub-intents of the solution (‘access related         information’ and ‘connect related information’) and reduces a         problem sub-component (the ‘information imbalance’ problem type         between receiver & sender), a problem type which has related         solution functions (like ‘distribute information evenly’)

II. Solve problem with structure fitting (adapt probable solution structures to match problem definition)

-   -   this starts with core, probable, or difference-maximizing         structures and applies additional structures until one is found         that fulfills solution metrics     -   for example, to find a prediction function for a data set,     -   the core functions would be common base/distortion (patterns of         change), component (core patterns of prediction functions),         approximation (generalizing functions), & adjacent functions         (functions within a range of accuracy) of prediction functions     -   the probable functions would be functions in between the most         accurate and the most generalized function versions     -   the difference-maximizing functions would be the most different         possible functions (a circle function to explain a         high-randomness data set, multiple step-functions to explain a         continuous function, a linear function, etc) to start by         examining the most different possibilities and eliminate them         with additional filters

III. Transforming problem into query of solved problems (using most adjacent solution formats)

-   -   converting the problem into a structure (set, sequence, network)         of solved problems (like distributing power, resolving         imbalances, etc), and then traversing that structure if multiple         alternatives are found     -   this method can take the form of a simple database query (‘fetch         & apply solutions, optionally including insight paths, for this         problem type’ or ‘find the fewest question jumps that can solve         the problem’) in its most basic form, if the problem is an         existing solved problem     -   for example, finding a prediction function is a set of problems         like ‘decide on metrics & threshold values’, ‘decide on         complexity’, ‘choose between opposing sides of tradeoffs’,         ‘generalize’, ‘identify outliers’, ‘identify noise’, ‘account         for error types like         corrupt/incorrect/unrecoverable/incentivized or improperly         formatted/standardized data’, ‘account for alternate         explanations’, ‘account for correlation between independent         variables’, ‘account for incorrect data types’, ‘account for         missing information’, etc

IV. Solve problem with solution function generation & selection (optionally with pattern/intent-matching)

-   -   this uses the function interface to identify useful metrics to         select functions to begin with when searching for a function to         solve a problem (like ‘calculate x’) which can involve function         metadata like identifying hub functions, functions that move in         a direction, etc     -   this analysis involves identifying/deriving decision rules to         identify alternate/interchangeable solution functions & select         between solution functions     -   an example would be deciding when to select a solution function         you have indexed in the solution table and when to look for a         new function, or update the existing function

V. Solve problem with conceptual query (iterate through conceptual paths & match with structural path)

-   -   start with required concepts (but not their optimal         relationships in a concept combination) such as ‘trust’,         ‘distribution’, ‘power’, and find a structure that arranges         those concepts in an optimal way that fits the solution         requirements

VI. Derive conceptual query & match with structural path

-   -   start by finding the concept combination required (‘trust         generated from equal distribution of power’), then find matching         structures of that specific combination

VII. Vectorize problem/solution space & match intents

-   -   this involves framing a problem as a structure like a directed         network to convert it to a route optimization problem, where the         assumptions are inputs, the intents are outputs, & the interim         structures can be a mix of interface objects like concepts     -   if you have a general problem definition like ‘find a function         that calculates x’, you would arrange input information on one         side, the function on the other side as the goal, and identify         related concepts, patterns, & other objects to that intent to         connect them, given the definition routes of those terms     -   this can also involve formatting the problem as a set of         questions (sub-problems of an information asymmetry problem         type) to answer that map from starting information to target         information

VIII. Mapping variance objects in problem space systems as starting solution space

-   -   framing a problem in terms of variance (on the potential         interface) makes it clear which objects are important, given         variance/potential structures like interaction spaces,         inevitable interactions, variance gaps, etc     -   the high-variance objects in the ‘find a prediction function’         problem are the error types, assumptions, change types, data set         concepts (like how the concept of ‘survival skills’ is relevant         & inferable in the titanic survival data set), and variation         across data sets, so a good solution would integrate functions         to identify & handle those objects

IX. System snapshot (interface/symmetry/vertex) derivation

-   -   finding the specific interfaces & related objects in a problem         system to frame a problem efficiently     -   in the bio system, this would mean automatically identifying the         genetic configuration, protein structure, immune memory, and         brain interfaces as important determinants of the system     -   in a function set like a code base, this would mean         automatically identifying the function type interface (to         identify function types like boundary/change rules for efficient         function indexing) and the intent interface as important for         indexing functions     -   in the ‘find a prediction function’ problem, this would identify         the concept of ‘average’ as an important symmetry balancing         various tradeoffs, identify independent variable probability         distributions as an important vertex in predicting the behavior         of dependent variables, and identify the cause interface as an         important interface for understanding, which is a proxy for a         prediction function, the potential interface as a tool for         understanding variable dynamics (how sources of variance gather         into variables), and the system interface as a way to derive the         range of possible prediction functions (how variables gather in         complex systems, and how the range of prediction functions is         whichever prediction functions are possible between those         variables as system components, given system structure, so you         should start with the vertices of that range—meaning a set of         difference-maximizing functions in that range)

X. System Derivation

-   -   this is a more comprehensive format that allows quick         application & identification of system objects (alternates,         efficiencies, incentives)     -   for example, identifying known system objects for the ‘find a         prediction function’ problem would mean identifying incentives         in data collection (collect small sample, collect representative         sample), efficiencies in calculating prediction functions (some         sections should be treated as potential fields, where a network         is embedded in place of a function section, to indicate decision         logic or alternate functions accessible with additional         information, if a predicted value is requested from that section         of the function), false similarities (like the apparent         similarity between two variables being correlation rather than a         direct relationship), opposites (like neutralizing variables),         and other core system objects

Method described in claims may include information interface analysis mentioned as a component of interface analysis module 140, with an example definition of the analysis as follows:

-   -   example of the analysis for this interface:         -   information analysis involves:             -   info objects are related to agents & their                 communication:                 -   perspective, strategy, decisions, intent, game,                     motivation, problems             -   info objects can be defined as combinations of general                 interface objects:                 -   game is a system with conflicting/overlapping                     intents between agents, usually with low-stakes                     intents                 -   perspective is a filter produced by chains of                     distortions             -   standardizing information formats, like standardizing to                 the object/attribute/function model (optionally                 including related objects like state & type) so that                 information structures are clear & can be mapped to                 information problem types             -   information formatting (mapping the problem as a                 structure composed of information problem types, like an                 information mismatch/inequality/minimum/overflow/gap)             -   automatically finding definitions, examples, minimum                 information to solve, problem-solution matching, insight                 paths like question-identification functions, generating                 information objects like insights, finding math                 structures to re-use math patterns to solve other                 problems, etc     -   attributes (structure, format, organization, certainty         (potential/future/measurable information))     -   functions (match, fit, apply, build, derive, define)     -   objects:         -   info objects relate to agents & their communication             (perspective, strategy, decision, intent, priority, game,             problem)         -   these objects can be defined as combinations of general             interface objects (object/attribute/type) and core             structures/functions/attributes         -   problems: sub-optimal state with identifiable problem             structures (inequality, inefficiencies, conflicts,             mismatches), where the sub-optimal state can be framed as a             source-target node in a network, where the solution is the             optimal route between them, a vector set to move             source-target nodes to change the problem, a vector set to             change the format of the problem or convert it to solved             problems, a vector set to change the system the problem             occupies to remove the problem structure (such as making the             route or all routes lower cost, so finding a route is not a             problem anymore), a shape that is fillable or reducible with             a solution structure (component set or vector set), or a             matching solution structure that otherwise invalidates the             problem (a recharge/derivation/information function at each             node to make each node equally useful)         -   questions: source & target node, implying a missing             structure of the route connecting them (‘how to get from a             to b’, ‘why travel from a to b’)         -   insights: newly identified rule between objects         -   strategies: insights with an associated context like related             intents (‘use this rule to achieve intent x’); efficient             paths between points         -   patterns: a structure applied to information, where the             pattern can refer to the structure or the information             filling it         -   perspectives: a filter/priority/rule set, optionally having             structures like object positions & default rules,             produceable with a chain of distortions from a default             perspective         -   examples: structure applied to a rule in a system, so the             rule directly references system objects         -   conclusions: resulting output rules or emergent rules from a             logical sequence         -   assumptions: structures like conditions or constants taken             to be true for a particular context, like a particular             intent (for the ‘understanding’ intent, assume the condition             that the ‘constant is zero’)         -   implications: implications are structures implied but not             specified by a definition (like how the existence of a floor             is implied by the sentence ‘the dog chased the cat’); used             for deriving the context of an object—the structures nearby             like related intents, the system context an object occupies,             etc. Assumptions can be a subset of the implications of an             object that are assumed to be true. Both assumptions and             implications are pseudo-information that is not definitely             true but is potentially true, and treated like true             information for a given context like a period of time,             during a discussion to learn something, or in the context of             executing a function.         -   paradox: false illusion of a contradiction that is             legitimate, valid, & logical         -   argument: position of objects or path between points with             supporting connective functions         -   game: incentivized motion within a system having limits to             prevent motion; a system with conflicting/overlapping             intents between agents, usually with low-stakes intents         -   joke: difference between expected & actual position         -   error: difference between expected & actual outcome     -   structures:         -   asymmetry, imbalance, mismatch, excess, conflict,             misalignment, lack, gap         -   formats (object format, system format, core format,             compressed format)         -   these formats can be used to format a function         -   filter: barrier creating a difference between input & output             (like a filter that allows only a particular data structure             through, optionally altering that data structure as it             passes through)         -   function: sequence of logical steps         -   limit: barrier reducing the potential motion of an object             (like range of possible values of a variable, or set of             variables collected into a type variable), which can be             combined with other limits (corner of a shape, sides of a             shape)         -   set: group of objects (like function components)         -   path: sequence of steps, which may be logical or produce             logic         -   system: a bounded network (the structure of which may             produce a function or allow it to develop)     -   concepts: organization (format)     -   answers questions like:         -   is there a version of this function on the system, and in             what format (a compressed/encrypted/generative format)         -   what is the sequence of questions that solves this problem             this quickest         -   what is the network of problem types that this problem can             be broken into (optimal transport, creating             efficiencies/alignments, distributing costs to points where             the costs are inputs, finding a prediction function, etc)         -   what is the set of patterns/filters/attributes that can             describe this function         -   what is an example of this pattern (what form does the             pattern take in a given system)         -   what would the optimal path be, given a certain intent,             object identity, & host system?         -   what is the function linking these variables that is most             efficient/involves fewest variables/involves known             constants?         -   identify structures (layer/format) & objects needed to solve             a problem         -   given a type stack progression, what is the likeliest             position or extension of that stack?         -   given that these species evolved this way, what level of             variance is the missing link between them likely to have?

Method described in claims may include insight interface analysis mentioned as a component of interface analysis module 140 (optionally including example logic & output depicted in diagrams FIG. 19), with an example definition of the analysis as follows:

-   -   example of the analysis for this interface:         -   an insight path is a reusable cross-system pattern, usually             built out of core functions from a general interface filter             (type, intent, function, structure), that allows generation             of insights. It can be as simple as a function like             differentiate, a standardizing attribute like relevance, or             involve a standard object like a simplifying question. It             does not refer to specific strategies unless those             strategies can be used to generate insights. Insight paths             usually consist of abstract or structural rules like ‘match             structure’ or ‘identify type’.         -   uses patterns in network structures & insight paths to             predict:             -   probable missing pieces of networks             -   insight path of a route type (optimal/realistic)             -   insight path trajectory for a particular assumption set         -   attributes: reusability (insights can have a limited             opportunity of applicability, and may have scope beyond             their host system)         -   functions: apply/derive an insight path, shown in FIG. 19             (Insight path application), link insights, identify insight         -   units of insight paths include core functions to produce             insights, such as:             -   change/split/merge type             -   change attribute value/set             -   apply limit/intent/priority/function/pattern from one                 part of system to another part of system             -   insert interim/sub-system             -   insert variance             -   insert conflict             -   derive common attributes/rules             -   combine objects that haven't been combined yet             -   check similar objects for common cause or symmetry             -   remove/add assumption/requirement/dependency/connection     -   As shown in the top section of FIG. 19 in the section titled         ‘Averaging/Standardizing Function’ depicts example         implementation of the function, involving sub-functions to         connect input A and output B are depicted, with varying number         of steps, usage of core functions, direction, probability &         complexity.     -   Applying an insight path like ‘functions requiring more         distortions are less likely’ may automate the assignment of         levels of probability to prediction functions, given the         ‘Averaging/Standardizing function’ implementation structures         depicted.     -   The section of FIG. 19 titled ‘Interface Object Insight Path’         depicts an example of an insight path that is a trajectory of         objects on the interface network, which has some objects in         common as the system path because of the cross-over in         definitions of a system and an interface. These objects may be         object/attributes/rules of an interface (or combinations/other         core functions applied to them), maps between interfaces, or         filters used to generate an interface.     -   The section of FIG. 19 titled ‘Structural Insight Path: Function         Pattern’ depicts an example structure to frame common distortion         patterns as alternate routes from function input to function         output, which are a very useful subset of insight paths to         generate insights across fields.     -   objects: rule structure (combination of rules, sequence of         rules, position of rules)     -   structures: insight path     -   concepts: predictive power (an insight is true & may be powerful         in predicting across systems)     -   answers questions like:         -   what rules are useful across systems?         -   what rules are derivable given a set of structures that             commonly appear in systems?         -   what are common rules used for previous insights, and how             can they be optimized (shortening an insight path with a set             of simplifying/standardizing questions)

Method described in claims includes problem interface analysis mentioned as a component of interface analysis module 140 (optionally including example logic & output depicted in FIGS. 6-12), with an example definition of the analysis as follows:

-   -   example of the analysis for this interface:         -   on this index, problems are mapped to structure, once             problems have been converted to an information problem,             which has a clear mapping to the structural interface         -   problems can be framed as info problems (missing info,             conflicting info, unconnected info, mismatches, imbalances,             asymmetries)         -   different problem types have different default problem             shapes             -   example problem type shapes:                 -   finding a prediction function can be framed as an                     optimal path in a network of variable nodes                 -   conflicts can be vectors with different direction or                     which overlap                 -   a misalignment problem has at least two vectors                     differing in direction, where the optimal alignment                     is calculatable or at least the alignment is clearly                     improvable                 -   a variance injection problem has a opening in a                     closed system                 -   an asymmetry has an uneven resource distribution             -   if a problem has a misalignment problem and a variance                 injection problem, the problem shape can have both                 shapes in isolated analysis, or they can be merged,                 applied, added, mixed, intersecting, or combined in                 another way         -   example solution shape for problem shape:             -   for a misalignment problem, the solution shape would be:                 -   a vector aligning them                 -   another adjustment to the system that makes the                     existing misalignment a correct alignment                 -   a combination of the two             -   for a variance injection problem, the solution shape                 would be:                 -   an object (resource, function, constant) to close                     the opening in the system                 -   an object to prevent further variance injections             -   for an asymmetry, the solution shape would be:                 -   an optimal transport operation set to distribute the                     resource optimally according to the metric of                     symmetry         -   this analysis involves:             -   identifying the given problem & solution target                 structures in the problem space & the related problem                 network, so the problem & solution can be visualized             -   identifying & anticipating problems in a system, which                 optionally includes identifying problem structures                 (inefficiencies, conflicts, etc) that exist or could                 emerge                 -   example: in the bio system, DNA regulation functions                     don't prevent pathogens from injecting DNA or                     mutations from occurring, so if the program derives                     the concept of a pathogen or mutation without                     already having that definition available (using core                     system analysis), the program could predict that the                     current DNA regulation functions wouldn't be able to                     offset the changes exacted by those concepts & the                     program could predict problems of DNA disregulation                     in the bio system before they occur         -   functions:             -   a set of functions to select filters to display in the                 GUI, and validate input             -   mapping function, to map objects to structures,                 functions, & other object types                 -   graph an object, like the example problem space                     visualization depicts a problem space object &                     problem objects of the problem space in FIG. 6                 -    FIG. 6 depicts a problem space of building                     information technology with differentiating                     attributes like Resource Limits, Standard, &                     Priority, including problem objects indicating                     problems (like Finding or Derivation problems) that                     exist in that space & differ in those attributes.                 -   graph a related object network (as shown in FIGS.                     6-7) & other relevant objects                 -    FIGS. 6-7 contain a network system relating                     relevant problem objects.

Problems like info problems, pattern problems, & derivation problems are adjacent (similar) and have similar dependence structures, because they are alternatives, and act as interfaces in the problem network.

The resource limits, priority, and standard generating the problem space of info problems & related problems might be limited derivation technology resources, a priority to find rather than derive information, and a standard information format.

Other variables that can determine the shape of a problem space include other interface objects (a problem generating the problem space, unanswered questions, perspectives, default structures, attributes like relevance, etc).

Resources can refer to any object potentially having value (information, technology, information-derivation protocols like science, social resources, physical resources, time, etc).

Priorities can narrow the focus of the problems or incentivize motion in a particular direction—like a priority to acquire resources, a priority to distribute information or rights, a priority to respect existing laws, etc)

A standard applied to the problem space can mean a format, a particular definition of a concept like similarity, or a reducing function that isolates particular attributes, like how cause narrows the focus to dependency relationships, inputs & outputs.

-   -   function to match structures with coordinating formats, as shown         in FIG. 9 with an example of matching problem formats with         solution formats.     -   FIG. 9 depicts an example of formatting a problem (like finding         a prediction function for a data set) in a different format.         -   Problem format 1 depicts an example problem format such as:             find core generators (triangle parameters of connective             functions) of prediction function (dotted line) in system             that can also generate other functions.         -   Solution format 1 depicts an example solution format that             coordinates with problem format 1, such as: core generative             vectors.         -   Problem format 2 depicts an example problem format such as:             find system to generate prediction function.         -   Solution format 2 depicts an example solution format that             coordinates with problem format 2, such as: directed system             network generating prediction function.         -   Problem format 3 depicts an example problem format such as:             find prediction function (dotted line) in system.         -   Solution format 3 depicts an example solution format that             coordinates with problem format 3, such as: base function             network trajectory.         -   Problem format 4 depicts an example problem format such as:             find causal directions in variable network.         -   Solution format 4 depicts an example solution format that             coordinates with problem format 4, such as: directed causal             variable network.         -   Problem format 5 depicts an example problem format such as:             find sub-functions or alternate routes for a function.         -   Solution format 5 depicts an example solution format that             coordinates with problem format 5, such as: vector sequence             (to convert into another problem, reduce problem shape, fit             a problem structure, fill problem shape,     -   generate the function, etc).         -   Problem format 6 depicts an example problem format such as:             find sub-intents linking a start & end node.         -   Solution format 6 depicts an example solution format that             coordinates with problem format 6, such as: intent network             trajectory.         -   Problem format 7 depicts an example problem format such as:             format a function as a filter sequence.         -   Solution format 7 depicts an example solution format that             coordinates with problem format 7, such as: filter network             trajectory.         -   Problem format 8 depicts an example problem format such as:             find problem types of a function.         -   Solution format 8 depicts an example solution format that             coordinates with problem format 8, such as: problem type             network trajectory.         -   Problem format 9 depicts an example problem format such as:             find-patterns generating or generating an alternate to a             function.         -   Solution format 9 depicts an example solution format that             coordinates with problem format 9, such as: pattern network             trajectory.         -   Problem format 10 depicts an example problem format such as:             find distortion functions & bases generating a function.         -   Solution format 10 depicts an example solution format that             coordinates with problem format 10, such as: find distortion             functions & bases generating a function.     -   function to apply an object to another object, as shown in FIG.         5 (Structure Application Function—Apply Function)         -   example: applying a ‘route optimization’ solution may take             the form of adjusting the system structure to invalidate the             route, may attach a function to nodes, or inject an             efficiency structure to the system, which may also reduce             the problem dimensions in the problem space visualization in             addition to changing the system structure in the associated             visualized system-structure interface format of the problem.     -   FIG. 5 depicts the application of a solution to a problem space         (standardized to the problem interface) in the top left,         specifically the solution of adding an efficiency to the system,         which reduces the problem dimensions (like resource limits),         leading to smaller problem objects & decreased distance between         problem objects.     -   It also depicts the application of a solution to the         problem-containing system format (standardized to the system         interface) in the top right, specifically the solution of adding         an efficiency (like an alternate charging station in between         nodes, or a position-switching function to each node) to the         system, which removes the need for an optimized route between A         & C.     -   Below these two examples, on the bottom half of FIG. 5, the         figure depicts an example of applying the structural definition         of an information function to information. This solution applies         the structural definition of the Allocation function (in which         information is distributed to other system positions), to the         Input Info Distribution structure, to produce the Allocated Info         Distribution structures.     -   The Allocated Info Distribution structures are structures of         examples of two solutions: Solution 1 applies the ‘allocate’         function to both information resources, and Solution 2 applies         the ‘allocate’ function to unique information resource.     -   each format is better for different information, problem         types/formats (with varying structure in the problem definition)         & solution intents, but if the user has a particular required         solution format, they may need to translate a sub-optimal         problem format into one associated with that solution format     -   each format involves a standard form like a set of vectors         (which may represent a set of database/interface queries or         insight paths, info objects like questions/insights/related         problems, decisions/actions, causes/explanations, steps like         removal/addition of variables, directed structures like         distortions/intents, etc) which may be applicable in the         interface network to retrieve/connect information, or in the         problem space to reduce a problem shape, move around problem         components to change the problem, or traverse a route in the         problem network system (not necessarily the network of related         problems, but the problem framed as requiring a solution route         within a network)     -   example logic of function to find alternate solution formats in         FIG. 11 (Finding alternate solution formats that fulfill         different metrics)         -   As shown in FIG. 11, different solution formats fulfill             different attributes of the solution.         -   For example, these solutions fulfill the route cost             minimization aspect of the solution, but it doesn't enhance             rewards of the route, if that's a solution metric             determining whether a route is optimized, which can be             determined with attribute-assessment functions like             determining whether a structure matches a particular concept             like ‘distribution’ or ‘equality’ or ‘organization’, which             may be conceptual solution attributes. This type of function             does structure-matching logic like that in FIG. 18.         -   Solution format 1 depicts an example specific solution             implementing an ‘application’ of the general solution of             ‘cost reduction’ in an example solution format, like             applying a ‘system structure change’ format (meaning             structure).         -   Solution format 2 depicts an example specific solution             implementing an ‘addition’ of the general solution of ‘cost             reduction’ in an example solution format, like adding a             ‘system-wide cost reduction function’ format.         -   Solution format 3 depicts an example specific solution             implementing a ‘find’ of the general solution of ‘cost             allocation’ in an example solution format, like finding an             ‘optimal cost/benefit allocation, given a particular             required path’ format.         -   Solution format 4 depicts an example specific solution             implementing an ‘application’ of the general solution of             ‘cost reduction’ in an example solution format, like             applying a ‘system function distribution (removing             incentivized directions or changes)’ format.         -   Solution format 5 depicts an example specific solution             implementing an ‘application’ of the general solution of             ‘cost reduction’ in an example solution format, like             applying a ‘resource position change’ format.         -   Solution format 6 depicts an example specific solution             implementing an ‘application’ of the general solution of             ‘cost reduction’ in an example solution format, like             applying a ‘path shortening’ format.         -   Solution format 7 depicts an example specific solution             implementing an ‘application’ of the general solution of             ‘cost reduction’ in an example solution format, like             applying a ‘resource re-use’ format.         -   other example logic to find alternate solution formats             includes:             -   how to identify alternative solutions that would be                 interchangeable with a solution in various contexts                 (like for different solution metrics):             -   in other words, how to translate ‘find optimal route                 fulfilling a metric’ to an alternative interchangeable                 solution that makes the initial problem trivial to solve                 ‘find system-wide cost-reduction function that makes                 system routes equally costly’, at which point the                 original problem's solution is ‘any route’.             -   we are looking for ways to invalidate the problem                 (generate an adjacent object to act as a proxy or                 replacement for the solution, generate the solution                 automatically, change the system structure so solving                 the problem isn't necessary, etc) rather than generate a                 specific solution (like how ‘trial & error navigation of                 all possible routes’ is a specific solution)             -   inference sequence using definitions & problem                 definition:                 -   check definition: ‘route’ is defined as ‘a path                     between nodes in a network’                 -   standardize definition: ‘optimal’ can be removed                     because it means the same as ‘fulfilling a metric’                     but adding ‘fulfilling a metric the most’ to                     translate it to the standardized form                 -   find definition (of metric)                 -   apply logic specific to metric definition, or                     general information-generating logic like a                     transform that doesn't change meaning in a context                 -   if the metric is the general ‘minimize cost’ metric                     of an optimization, apply a transform (‘abstract’ or                     ‘expand/apply/distribute’ or ‘change specificity                     attribute value to its extreme value’) that doesn't                     change the meaning, to produce:                 -   ‘minimize system costs’ (which doesn't prevent                     minimize the original cost so it doesn't change the                     meaning in an invalidating way)             -   inject new version into original problem definition:                 -   ‘find route that minimizes system costs’                 -   check if definitions match logically: a ‘route’                     wouldn't necessarily produce a system                     cost-minimizing effect                 -   if they don't match, apply transforms until they                     match:                 -   abstract ‘route’ to get ‘function’: ‘find system                     cost-minimizing function’                 -   check problem definition for extra information:                 -   the intent of the original problem was to minimize                     cost of a particular route, a problem that would be                     invalidated if all routes were equally costly; if we                     found a ‘system cost-minimizing function’ that                     minimized system costs, they might become equally                     costly, thereby invalidating the problem                     (invalidating it being one way of solving it),                     producing:                 -    ‘find a system cost-minimizing function that makes                     system costs equally likely’             -   different structures fulfill different structural                 solution metrics                 -   if ‘cost’ is the metric, measured by total distance                     traveled, that is clearly different across the                     various solution formats of FIG. 11 (Finding                     alternate solution formats that fulfill different                     metrics).     -   functions to match & select a problem-solution connecting format         trajectory     -   break the problem space into sub-problems, that can execute         their own interface traversal & solution-matching process to         find sub-solutions     -   find a structure to combine solutions & combine sub-solutions to         create the origin problem's solution, once the sub-solutions to         sub-problems are found     -   example logic of function to break a problem into sub-problems,         shown in FIG. 12 (Network of problem sub-problems, breaking a         problem into component problems)         -   this logic includes functions to decompose/aggregate             problems/solutions (as shown in FIG. 12, Network of problem             sub-problems, breaking a problem into component problems)

1. decompose a problem into sub-problems

2. solve sub-problems after the decomposition

3. identify structures to combine sub-solutions

4. apply structures to combine solutions & test combined solution output

-   -   The initial split of sub-problems is indicated in the boxes         under the original problem statement, which is ‘find a         prediction function for a data set’.     -   The subsequent splits of sub-problems are indicated with the         connecting operations creating the splits in between the shapes         inside the sub-problem boxes.     -   The bottom half of FIG. 12 indicates a logical solution         aggregation structure, which depicts the logical method of         aggregating sub-problem solutions into an origin problem         solution, formatted as a directed network.     -   The sub-problem aggregating network on the left of the bottom         half of FIG. 12 begins to resemble a sub-problem solution         aggregating network on the right, with solution details such as         requirements, queries, & operations applied.     -   This solution-aggregation structure can be applied to         sub-solutions (like by positioning causative sub-solutions         before filtering sub-solutions), given the logic establishing         precedence (logic derivable with other interface objects, like         using logic interface analysis indicating that requirements         establish sequence of conditions, or causal interface analysis         indicating that inputs establish direction of causation, since         filters can be applied on info, so info is required to use the         filter). Because causal structure & generator functions (core         functions, variable/component combination functions,         base-distortion functions, etc) are alternate solution formats         of the origin problem, they can be merged & the output solution         can be filtered for success solving the origin problem, ‘find         prediction function for data set’.     -   These sub-solutions can be organized by dependence (causal         interface) or requirement (logic interface). The causal         structures & generator functions can link the data set to an         output function format. The function format produced by the         causal structures (such as linking variables in a causal network         to generate the prediction function) & function generators (such         as an average base with distortion functions generating the         prediction function) is an input format to the compare function         that compares alternative solutions (prediction functions).         Applying structure to combine sub-solutions can also be done         with analysis from other interfaces (insights like ‘connect         formats by adjacent structures’ or patterns like ‘reduce         complexity with standardization’ or intents like ‘find a         sequence of solution formats matching this intent sequence’).

1. decompose a problem into sub-problems, using core functions like alternate/meta/find applied to problem objects (like how measurement is a core object of a solution, and the prediction function is the default solution object, and a variable is a sub-component object of the prediction function, and so on)

-   -   an example is breaking a problem into a problem of finding core         components & arranging them in a way that passes filters formed         by its solution requirements         -   a requirement of a function that follows another is a             possible match of input/output, if the functions are             dependent, rather than relatively independent functions             (occupying different function sequences), thereby             translating a requirement to a filter that can be used to             reduce the solution space to only function sequences that             have matching inputs/outputs.

2. solve sub-problems after the decomposition

3. identify structures (like a sequence containing combination operations, or other combination structures like an unordered set, or filters) to combine solutions

After sub-problems have individual solutions, the user needs a way to integrate the sub-solutions so they can solve the original problem

-   -   for example, once the problem is broken into a set of filter         structures to reduce the solution space, the user needs a way to         arrange those filters so their output generates the solution (so         that the input/output of the filters match, & the sequence of         filters makes progress toward reducing the solution space).     -   the positions of each sub-problem set can be derived using         logical positioning. A generative set should be followed by a         measurement set because the output of the generative set         (prediction function generated) matches the input of the         measurement set (prediction function to measure); this involves         a basic input-output chaining operation as mentioned before. A         causal set may identify missing information in a variable set to         establish cause between variables—that type of structure         (missing information) should be followed either by generating         the missing information, and if not generatable, should be         integrated into the accuracy/confidence/error metrics, as not         being able to find the information required to solve the problem         (creating an accurate, robust prediction function).

4. apply structures to combine solutions & test combined solution output

-   -   function to convert/represent objects (like a         system/decisions/problem/solution) as a particular format (like         a set of vector trajectories across interfaces, or a function)     -   function to check if a structure (like a solution) fits/matches         another structure (like input assumptions & limits or a solution         metric)     -   checking if a solution matches a metric structure is shown in         FIG. 11 (Finding alternate solution formats that fulfill         different metrics)     -   FIG. 10 depicts an example of object structure application, by         applying a function to a structure containing an object to find         specific object structures for that object).         -   Specifically, FIG. 10 depicts an example of applying a             solution function (like ‘apply definitions of objects’) to a             structure (like a system or network) containing the problem             (‘optimize a route’), to find specific solution structures             for that problem (like specific functions or routes).         -   As an example, FIG. 10 depicts a route optimization problem             structure, to optimize a route from nodes S to E in a system             network.         -   The first step in applying one structure to find another is             finding & standardizing definitions.         -   The FIG. 10 includes a route optimization problem             definition, an efficiency definition, and a cost definition,             which can be retrieved from a data store or otherwise             found/derived/generated.         -   The default problem structure (for the route optimization             problem) can have many solution formats, which apply the             definition of efficiency (like resource re-use) and the             solution metric (cost-reduction and benefit-maximization to             reach the end point from the starting point) to network             structures (like paths & nodes), given that the default             problem format is in a network structure.         -   Standardize definitions: focusing on the cost-minimizing             definition, and the structural definitions of cost, we can             standardize definitions to arrive at a structural definition             of efficiency by applying the structural cost definitions:             -   minimizing cost:                 -   minimizing number of steps                 -   minimizing complexity of step                 -   minimizing distance of step                 -   maximizing certainty of step (uncertainty is                     high-cost)                 -   selecting for necessity of step (only select                     required steps)                 -   maximizing reuse of step                 -   maximizing abstraction of step (unless abstraction                     adds steps like queries)         -   Apply definitions to find matching structures: as an example             of applying the object definitions to translate the problem             into a solution, now that we have a structural definition of             efficiency, we can translate the problem from ‘find a route             between start & end points fulfilling a metric the most’ to             a problem of ‘add efficiencies until cost is reduced’.             -   Translating the new problem to add more structure                 (making it more specific & executable) means changing                 variables like:                 -   scope of cost (whether it reduces all costs or just                     a certain type of cost or just a cost on a                     particular route)                 -   type of cost                 -   type of metric calculation (how to calculate cost,                     cost definition, etc)                 -   type of efficiency (applying structural definitions                     of efficiency to the network structure, like route                     invalidation (position start & end in adjacent                     positions), cost distribution (routes are equally                     costly), cost reduction (path-shortening, system                     organization), cost invalidation (routes are equally                     costly), etc)                 -   logical & causal position of solution (create a                     cost-reduction generator or reduce costs for just                     this system)                 -   whether to re-calculate optimized route at each                     application of additional efficiencies         -   function to compare & select between comparable solutions,             optionally including selecting solutions based on input             preferences selected (preferences like ‘avoid using ML in             solution’, ‘use a particular interface’, ‘use pre-computed             solutions from database’, etc)         -   functions to select/add/remove problem dimensions         -   functions to identify/reduce solution space     -   An example problem-solving automation workflow for a problem         like ‘find an optimal implementation of an intersection’ (shown         in application Ser. No. 16/887,411 FIGS. 1F-1I),

using the system/structure/concept interfaces.

1. Problem definition: determine possible match between the problem system intersection object and the system conflict object.

2. Standardize the problem to the system interface

-   -   Apply the context of the default interaction defined for the         intersection (agents crossing the intersection)     -   Apply structures of possible matching objects in the system         interface to the problem object, by applying the structure         interface:     -   components capable of interacting (they have a nonzero         interaction space) can be formatted as a network     -   the position overlap is an example of a tradeoff, so the         ‘subset’ structure is applied)—this can be applied iteratively         to check for structures that can be organized/optimized     -   the antagonistic agent & diverging direction components are         merged with the agent component, where the diverging direction         structure is applied directly and the antagonistic agent         component is implied by their mutual approach of the         intersection     -   the ambiguity system object is inferred by the match of the         ambiguity ‘unenforced rule’ definition route, which matches the         ‘agent traversal sequence’ intersection interaction attribute.     -   Now the intersection's default interaction (agents looking to         cross) is formatted as a network, and system objects like         conflict (and its sub-components, patterns, objects, etc) have         been matched & applied to the intersection interaction network.     -   This is a structure of a problem type—‘find traversal sequence         conflict resolution rule’—and given that it matches a known         problem type ‘resolve resource competition’, it's likelier to be         possible.     -   The traversal sequence rule can be found by applying other agent         & intersection attributes, looking for system & other interface         objects like:     -   irreversible changes (in case one agent will change the         intersection in a way that prevents other people from traversing         it, like burning a bridge)     -   intents that are higher priority     -   intent alignments (both agents have an incentive to apply social         norms to maintain rule of law or trust, so their intents can be         aligned to follow social rules to determine who traverses first,         rather than building new rules to determine this).

3. This step identifies whether the output of the previous step creates information that is easily transformed into the solution metric, given the relevant objects/attributes/functions of the solution metric. Is it clear which agent goes first, or whether the intersection can be changed in a way that determines which agent goes first?

-   -   If the solution metric 1 is fulfilled, the agents have no         antagonistic agent attribute & there is no trade-off because no         variance from a decision is allowed at the intersection.     -   If the solution metric 2 is fulfilled, the intersection loses         its position overlap attribute & the diverging direction         attribute doesn't matter anymore, but it does have a decision         function at the intersection.     -   If the intersection object with the system interface is applied         can be easily transformed into having one of the solution         metrics fulfilled, that transformation can be considered a         possible solution.     -   objects (problem, solution, problem/solution space/network)     -   structures:         -   problem-solution formats (shown in FIG. 9 (Problem formats,             with matching solution formats) & FIG. 10 (Problem-solution             structure matching))             -   a vector set is good for converting between                 problem-solution structures, like converting an                 inefficiency to an efficiency in a system             -   problem shape-reducing vector set (where problem                 variables form the shape) is good for finding a function                 that reduces shape dimensions & size (like to form a                 summary), or a vector set to combine solution components                 in a way that fills the shape structure, if the solution                 format is a method to fill the problem structure rather                 than reducing the problem shape             -   a route optimization problem has the solution format of                 a vector set between network functions/nodes (where                 nodes are states/problems/objects, etc) that is optimal                 in some way (hits a node/path, moves in a direction,                 minimizes cost of traversal, etc)                 -   with a network of states, the route can be a route                     between states with additional routes traversed                     within each state to convert to the next one (set of                     market states & trades to achieve a market intent)             -   structure-matching can be a good format for finding an                 example, finding a reason, or finding a causal structure                 of variables for a prediction function             -   an misalignment or mismatch (like an inefficiency, a                 conflict, or an information imbalance), where the                 solution format is the set of structures (which can be                 steps/vectors or applying a pattern or finding a                 structure in a network) necessary to correct the                 mismatch (minimize cost, align priorities, balance the                 information)             -   abstract format of a query (break problem into                 information problem types and then the solution is a                 query of solutions for each of those solved problems)     -   concepts (anomaly, outlier, conflict, inefficiency, mismatch,         inequality)     -   attributes:         -   number of problem-causing variables/solution metrics             fulfilled         -   complexity: (number of core function steps required,             variables, differences/inefficiencies, counterintuitive             steps (requiring non-standard solutions), contrary processes             (requiring scoped/nuanced solutions))         -   abstraction (does it solve the same problem when framed on             an abstraction layer above)         -   number of steps required to create problem from stable             system base state, once work is standardized, & adjacence of             steps required         -   how much work is required to convert to a particular problem             format (route, combination, composition)         -   structure of problem types causing or forming the problem             (number/position of information asymmetries, resource             limits)         -   structure of information objects in the problem (decision             points, variance sources, unanswerable questions of the             problem, the structure of causes generating the problem if             known)         -   type/intent ranges/direction (of individual objects or             composite stack)         -   similarity (how similar to a standard problem type, or how             near to limits within a type dimension)         -   ratio of positive to negative outputs (problems solved vs.             caused)         -   inevitability vs. agency of problem cause         -   agency involved in the problem         -   problem types             -   FIG. 8 contains examples of problem types & associated                 example structures.             -   On the left of FIG. 8, structures for core problem types                 standardized to various formats are depicted.             -   An example Info Asymmetry problem structure is depicted                 in FIG. 8, which is an imbalance in information (when                 depicted in an information format) or position (when                 depicted in a system format).             -   An example Intersection problem structure is depicted in                 FIG. 8, which indicates a problematic intersection, like                 vectors that shouldn't interact.             -   An example Conflict problem structure is depicted in                 FIG. 8, which indicates a conflict structure, such as                 the problem of selecting between alternatives, or the                 problem of conflicting vector like intents             -   An example Independence problem structure is depicted in                 FIG. 8, which indicates an independence structure, such                 as orthogonal directions of change.             -   An example Dependence problem structure is depicted in                 FIG. 8, which indicates an example dependence structure,                 such as where one attribute is determined by another                 which is used as a standard.             -   An example Inequality problem structure is depicted in                 FIG. 8, which indicates an example inequality/mismatch                 structure between a solution (like a square shape) and a                 solution format (like a circle format).             -   An example Information Inequality problem structure is                 depicted in FIG. 8, which indicates an example structure                 of an inequality of information, when formatted on the                 structural-information interface, rather than being                 formatted on a structural interface one layer of                 abstraction above it.             -   An example Extra Dimension problem structure is depicted                 in FIG. 8, which indicates the structure of extra                 dimension added by integrating a circle across a                 vertical dimension.             -   An example False Limit problem structure is depicted in                 FIG. 8, which indicates an example structure of a limit,                 such as a corner organizing change in a direction.             -   On the right of FIG. 8, structures of problem types that                 may be generated with (operations like ‘combine’) are                 depicted.             -   An example Organization problem structure is depicted in                 FIG. 8, which indicates an example organization                 structure, such as finding the right interaction layer                 to frame an interaction on, or resolving a                 mismatch/misalignment/imbalance is an organization                 problem space, where there are clear optimal structures                 for a certain interaction.             -   An example Inefficiency problem structure is depicted in                 FIG. 8, which indicates an example inefficiency                 structure, such as navigating up an abstraction layer                 when there's no reason to do so.             -   An example False Assumption problem structure is                 depicted in FIG. 8, which indicates an example false                 assumption structure, such as starting from the wrong                 starting point, or assuming there is a required starting                 point, or using over/under-restrictive limits.             -   An example False Similarity problem structure is                 depicted in FIG. 8, which indicates an example false                 similarity structure, such as similar shapes that can                 develop with independent causes & contextual impact (for                 example, the appearance & behavior of a square between                 circles vs. an actual square).             -   dependency/fragility             -   mismatches             -   conflicts                 -   intersection/collision                 -   comparison                 -   coordination                 -   competition                 -   conflicting direction/misalignment                 -   incentives/intents                 -   expectations/potential                 -   requirements/enforcement                 -   intent mismatch, like an unintended use (involves                     integrated third party tech not under review), like                     unintended side effects: whether it's a closed                     system or leaks variance (example: pre-computation,                     memory access, or process re-start event)                 -   misidentification                 -   incorrect structure (metric, information position,                     or organization/format)             -   imbalances/inequalities (misdistribution of resources)             -   inefficiencies (unmaximized benefit/cost ratio, such as                 unnecessary complexity/work)             -   gaps                 -   missing information                 -   ambiguity (example: ambiguous alternatives)                 -   gap in rule enforcement                 -   gap in boundary (example: leaks (variance,                     resource/info), and injection points                     (assumptions/variance/control/randomness))                 -   limits, such as enforced rules, or limited                     resources/functions         -   related objects:             -   questions                 -   questions answered: this analysis definition answers                     questions like:                 -    what are the problems (inefficiencies, conflicts,                     mismatches) in this system                 -    what solutions are associated with this problem                     type                 -    what problems are related to this problem                 -    what problems will develop in this problem space                     system                 -    what is the probable cost of solving this problem                 -    what is the adjacent format of this problem

Method described in claims may include cause interface analysis mentioned as a component of interface analysis module 140 (optionally including example logic & output depicted in diagrams FIG. 13), with an example definition of the analysis as follows:

-   -   example interface definition for the causal interface:         -   conversion function             -   standardize to the cause object definition             -   default conversion operations:                 -   mapping objects that can be converted                 -   adding/deriving missing objects required for the                     interface                 -   removing irrelevant objects             -   conversion operations that apply other interfaces on top                 of the causal interface                 -   structure-function interface: linking inputs &                     outputs for causal functions that have structure                     (sequential functions, hub functions, etc)                 -   concept interface: identify dependency, state,                     adaptability, & agency                 -   structure-type interface combination:                 -    identifying causal types, such as ambiguous cause,                     structured as multiple alternate similar routes or                     multiple unenforced rules/variance injection points         -   the conversion function can be formatted with many different             formats (like filters/limits/routes/combinations) to achieve             conversion intents (like add/derive/change/remove             attributes, or apply metrics)         -   the intent of the conversion function is to represent each             component in the problem space (or data set) as a component             of cause (attribute, structure, concept, related object,             etc)         -   the conversion function will attempt to standardize to             related interfaces, if the minimum information for the             current interface is not met         -   adjacent causal interfaces (interfaces acting as             inputs/outputs or with similarities to this interface, like             how information, math, and structure are related interfaces)         -   alternate/proxy causal interfaces (interface             combinations/embeddings that can act in place of this             interface)         -   a structure with a causation attribute (standardizable to             the causal interface) can have:         -   causal attributes (causal inputs/outputs, function             variables, causal metrics, and descriptive attributes like             direction, ambiguity, relevance, uniqueness, directness,             inevitability)         -   causal types (root, direct, hub)         -   causal functions (converge/diverge, catalyze, depend,             isolate)         -   causal structures (vector, tree, loop, network)         -   related objects (related concepts like dependence,             ambiguity, relevance, agency)     -   you can look for cause in structures by prioritizing:         -   known causal structures & causal patterns         -   causal vertex variables (like dependence)         -   variables that are often found with cause             -   combinations of identifying                 objects/attributes/functions, like ambiguous-direction                 or inevitable-unique structures             -   causal function inputs/outputs             -   related objects to cause             -   preceding/determining/generative structures of these                 components (generative structures of related objects,                 causal function outputs, inevitable-unique structures)     -   cause object definition         -   definition:             -   cause can be defined as dependency         -   objects:             -   dependencies         -   structures:             -   most causal shapes are cyclical, layer, or                 network-shaped rather than one-directional vector-shaped                 (like a tree), which is why some existing methods are                 inherently incapable of producing system-fitted insights                 that wont break the system when applied (a particular                 drug that is not evaluated for bio-system impact, just                 impact on a particular pathogen or process)             -   stack: set of adjacent (or other definition of relevant)                 causes             -   causal loop: a function that generates information may                 end up using that information or its side effects like                 decisions as an input, creating a causal loop         -   attributes             -   identification/description variables                 -   degree (x is n degrees of cause away from y)                 -   direction: describes direction of control between                     nodes (x is always an output so it couldn't have                     caused y)                 -   interchangeability: can function as another cause (x                     is a proxy for z, so x & z are not both required to                     explain y)                 -   ambiguity: occurs with multiple alternates that are                     not clearly different in their input/output                     (alternative causes that cannot be resolved or                     invalidated)                 -   directness: adjacency of cause (x indirectly causes                     y, x immediately precedes y on a causal chain)                 -   uniqueness: describing whether multiple causes can                     be ruled out (x is guaranteed to cause y and nothing                     else does)                 -   inevitability: pre-determination of cause, which                     occurs from structure                 -   explicit/implicit (x is defined to cause y or x                     implies y)                 -   abstraction (x contextually or absolutely causes y)                 -   relevance                 -   set of possible alternate causes                 -   requirement/probability of cause (x must cause y                     regardless of most possible system contexts; if x                     this hadn't caused y, something else in the system                     probably would have caused y anyway, given all the                     similar structures in the system that interact with                     y, so x is not a required cause of y)                 -   generatability/controllability (how many inputs does                     the causal have, how fragile is the causation)                 -   dominance (x is almost always causative if allowed                     to interact with any object—example ‘a source of                     power’)                 -   function (x is descriptive rather than generative so                     it cannot be a cause unless descriptions are an                     input)                 -    difference from randomness                 -   difference between actual/possible functions (if an                     agent doesn't solve a problem, but they could have                     efficiently solved it, is the problem caused by them                     or its origin)             -   types (apply attributes with varying values to generate                 core types)                 -   root cause: an origin cause of a causal branch                 -   catalyst: triggers cascade of causes                 -   hub: a causal node where causes aggregate, are                     generated, or connect (like a structural or                     information cause)                 -   indirect/inevitable/ambiguous/unique cause                 -   relevant cause: cause on similar interaction layer                     or in similar position as:                 -    agents (‘describe the problem’ has relevant causes                     like direct cause)                 -    agent intents (‘intent to invalidate the problem’                     has different relevant causes, like the root cause)                 -   alternate cause                 -   interface causes                 -    structural cause                 -    cause from position                 -    cause from interaction layer                 -    concept cause                 -    balance/power as a cause (balance/power                     attributes/functions caused the output)                 -    causation bases                 -    decision-based cause (from an agent)                 -    time-based cause (the cause is the default/natural                     progression from a prior state)                 -    random cause (from lack of agents or organization)                 -   inputs (interaction, adjacence, similarity,                     cooperativeness, potential, structure, change)                 -   outputs (inevitability, influence)                 -   description attributes (structure, type, causation                     potential, randomness)                 -   generative attributes (structure, system context,                     change rules, object identities, interaction                     iterations)                 -   metric attributes                 -    number of steps between causal nodes (measures                     directness of cause)                 -    number of possible causes (measures                     uniqueness/ambiguity of cause)                 -   function parameters             -   function interface                 -   patterns             -   functions                 -   core functions                 -    inherits structural core functions (combine, merge,                     rotate, convert, format, limit, enforce)                 -    resolve: identify cause in a set of possible                     alternate causes                 -    isolate: identify contribution of a particular                     cause to an output                 -    inject/extract dependency                 -    identify causal structure, as shown in FIG. 13                     (Causal structure-matching)                 -    FIG. 13 shows causal structure-matching on                     information standardized to the cause interface.                 -    In FIG. 13, the program logic may fit variables to                     a causal structure, like one of the structures                     depicted in the top half of FIG. 13.                 -    A unit example of a causal loop structure is where                     the output of one function is re-routed to its                     input.                 -    An example of an alternate cause structure is where                     multiple conditionally interchangeable but                     independent causes can activate a function.                 -    An example of a causal chain/sequence is a simple                     sequential set of causes linking the                     objects/functions, with no alternatives & having one                     direction.                 -    This analysis answers questions like ‘how would you                     identify which causal structure applies to a set of                     variables?’                 -    As an example, to determine the causal structure                     for a dog's tail shape, bark sound, spine, and DNA,                     logic may:                 -    identify that DNA causes the other features, and                     identify other causes involved                 -    identify the actual causal structure, which is the                     causal variable network on the bottom of FIG. 13.                 -    to generate that causal variable network, the logic                     may identify interfaces like environment & change                     rules,                 -    it may also identify the concepts in the bio system                     relevant to those interfaces (mutations, regulatory                     mechanisms, DNA copies, etc)                 -    then the logic may apply the causal structure                     between the environment & DNA to generate interim                     causes like needs or stressors, which create demand                     for change in DNA.                 -    You can also identify those causes using other                     interfaces:                 -    system objects (identifying incentives in the bio                     system rewarding adaptive responses to stressors or                     maintaining DNA, matches between environment                     stressors and changes to DNA, sub-interfaces that                     provide a platform for change to develop like the                     spine provides a platform for variation within                     change limit)                 -    structure objects (identifying the rules that act                     as hub nodes, like change rules do, identify                     sequences like needing an audio communication system                     on the vocal chord sub-interface, once that                     interface is enabled with a spine, so the spine acts                     as an input requirement for the bark).                 -    answers the question:                 -    why did something work (because of its causal                     position/structure/layer/pattern/interactions/attributes/similarities)                 -    what layer of the causal stack is the relevant                     cause                 -   change functions                 -    change structure                 -    change intent                 -    change cause metrics                 -    change cause attributes or attribute values                 -    change causal direction                 -    dis/ambiguate (clarify) cause                 -    distance/connect cause                 -    apply/inject cause                 -    intend cause (use a cause to fulfill an intent)                 -    require/invalidate cause                 -    assume cause                 -    depend/isolate                 -    converge/diverge                 -   boundary functions                 -    cause is not:                 -    lack of a resource that couldnt be expected (divine                     intervention, meaning/reasons/incentives, connection                     across distant systems)                 -   condition/context functions                 -    cause of the same event can have different                     structure across contexts, such as:                 -    being poisoned by a plant while lost on a hike                     (evolution, randomness, lack of information, low                     agency injection) has a different cause than taking                     the substance for a research experiment (high level                     of agency injection), and this will impact the                     causal structures activated by that substance (being                     eaten by bears, receiving antidote)                 -    conditional cause functions assess the                     conditions/context of a cause, to determine                     contextual (system-fitted) cause                 -    accidentally taking luggage on a plane that someone                     planted drugs in often has a different cause than                     agreeing to do it                 -    unless the only reason they accidentally didnt                     check their luggage was fear of gangs, and if the                     agreement would also occur be of fear of gangs                 -    functions include:                 -    determine causal position relative to other causes                     (like context or system structure)                 -    determine range of possible structures of a cause,                     with other conditions/contexts applied                 -    apply context/condition to a cause                 -   connecting functions                 -    combination functions                 -    these functions determine how causes of different                     attributes/types/change states interact, answering                     questions like: how does an agent cause combine with                     a structural cause?         -   related objects of causal interface             -   information interface                 -   definitions                 -    cause: input, power, excess unhandled energy, lack                     of organization                 -   strategies                 -    ‘when creating ambiguity, use abstract rules’                 -   insights                 -    ‘causation is a relative term’                 -   questions                 -    ‘which causal relationships should be checked first                     when finding variable relationships?’                 -   context                 -    system context                 -    problem space context                 -    dimension set context                 -    spaces where cause is measurable (dimensions                     maximizing or displaying differences)             -   intent interface                 -   causal intents                 -    outputs (direct/combined/emerging)                 -    side effects (indirect side effects of outputs,                     processing side effects like locking inputs,                     opportunity cost of processing)                 -   intent vs. incentives: an intent without an agency                     cause is an incentive                 -    incentives are usually considered less causal than                     intents, from the agent perspective:                 -    agents cant be expected to go against incentives                     every time, as theyre generated by system structure                 -    but agents can usually inject agency into the                     system, to change its structure & the intents                     resulting from it                 -    intents exist outside of the system, which can                     motivate agents to change a system                 -    so structure of a system is not the cause of all                     causes, but it is an important interface to apply on                     top of the causal interface                 -    if there is an absolute root cause, it may be                     change rules (how systems change)             -   concept interface                 -   core causal concepts                 -    state: important for identifying sequential                     causation                 -    structure: important for identifying inevitable                     causation                 -    agency: injection of intent into structure (like                     with organization)                 -    adaptation: important for identifying causal                     potential (an organism that can learn/change is                     likelier to be causal)                 -    dependence (structure: causal links)                 -    mutual dependence (structure: causal loop)                 -    ambiguity vs. determination/uniqueness (reducing                     possible alternatives)                 -   determining concepts                 -   adjacent concepts             -   type interface                 -   attribute sets differentiating objects                 -   attribute sets without types                 -   type hierarchy             -   system interface                 -   causal system                 -    system objects                 -    symmetries/efficiencies/similarities                 -    definitions (difference, power, direction)                 -   system functions                 -    core system function (apply, inject, combine)                     definitions on the causal interface             -   structural interface                 -   structures                 -    structure network (links between causal & other                     structures)                 -    causal structures                 -    causal structure network (links between causal                     structures like sequence, hierarchy, tree, network,                     etc)                 -    structures (filters, limits, maps, networks,                     trades, sequences, links, circuits)                 -    determining structures                 -    input/determining structures                 -    filters                 -    functions                 -    structures identifying cause                 -    tree origin (root cause)                 -    adjacence (causal degree)                 -    layer (alternative cause on layer)             -   interface operation (combined/applied/injected) output                 -   intent-structure interface                 -    intents identifying cause                 -    aligned intents (compounding cause)                 -   pattern-structure interface                 -    ‘a causal tree often has multiple layers & may                     converge to fewer nodes’                 -   structure-function interface                 -    functions as structures (filters, limits, maps,                     networks, trades, sequences, links, circuits)                 -    structure functions (traverse, combine, find,                     build)                 -   cause-concept-system interface                 -    causal concept system                 -    system objects                 -    symmetries/efficiencies/similarities                 -    definitions                 -    structures (networks, trades, sequences, links,                     circuits)                 -    system functions                 -    core system function (apply, inject, combine)                     definitions on the causal-concept interface

Method described in claims may include change interface analysis mentioned as a component of interface analysis module 140, with an example definition of the analysis as follows:

-   -   example of the analysis for this interface:         -   change analysis relates to information interfaces (question,             problem), logical interfaces (function, intent, pattern) and             potential interfaces (variance, risk, certainty)         -   change analysis analyzes relationships between             objects/attributes/functions         -   change analysis is important for identifying:             -   how relationship structures (distortions, origins,                 combinations, sequences) relate             -   when change is imminent to assess the value of                 identifying future states (gather more data for a                 prediction function, implement versioning, build                 interfaces for change into the function by                 parameterizing/abstracting it)             -   what is the best way to frame a change (on what base,                 with what variables that describe the change, in what                 spaces/systems, as a combination of what functions, as a                 change of what uniqueness)         -   related to the information (certainty) and potential             (uncertainty, risk, predictions, possibility, probability)             indexes         -   variance is semantically the opposite index (gap) to the             filter index (limit)         -   variance/difference type analysis:             -   part of the problem with using a one-directional vector                 to model a relationship is that the underlying parameter                 (usually time) may not be relevant for predicting the                 relationship evolution                 -   rather than modeling it by a standard of changes                     over time, it can be modeled by a standard of                     changes over variance potentials                 -    will a particular variance source change                     compoundingly or converge to a constant in all                     possible parameterizations of that variance source                 -    does a particular variance source have the                     potential to generate variance or will it eventually                     become static in all possible implementations,                     meaning it either:                 -    doesn't exist (at any time), like a final output                     that doesnt ever return to interact with other                     systems as an input                 -    is one of the few things that does exist (across                     all times), like a concept that never stops                     influencing variance             -   this is the problem of adding/fitting/reducing structure                 from a gap in structure, which can be used to solve                 problems like:                 -   prediction: which variables are explanatory, given                     what we can measure                 -   causation: how alternatives can converge to the same                     level of variance or change patterns             -   reducing gaps in rule enforcement to shapes or paths has                 its own set of rules             -   this interface can also be used for specific attribute                 analysis, of properties that descend from concepts &                 take form in a specific problem space:                 -   the power concept interface (has implementations                     that look like trust, info, etc)                 -   the balance concept interface (has implementations                     that look like symmetry, justice, etc)             -   what is the path definitely not, based on various                 maximized measures of similarity?             -   what attributes & attribute sets & attribute dependency                 trees differ             -   what is transformation cost/potential between objects             -   what is divergence distance between generative paths for                 each object                 -   example: “what is the probable function linking                     these variables, given that it is an adjacent                     transform of a square (related function type), & a                     distant transform of a manifold (unrelated function                     type)?”             -   variance accretion             -   what variance is unexplained             -   at what point does a variable become relevant to another                 variable interaction layer?             -   how do constants accrete between rules, like caps to                 keep variance from flowing in to corners or creating                 boundary-invalidating openings in a system/component                 boundary?             -   what causes variables to cascade across layers, creating                 fractal variables?             -   delegation of variance into                 systems/types/functions/variables/constants             -   what type of variable is it?                 (object-differentiating/identifying attribute, emergent                 specific/abstract property, direct function                 input/output)             -   how does the variable relate to other variables?                 (decisive metric, substitutable alternative, collinear)             -   given that variance flows through systems in patterns,                 what are the common variance shapes, given host system                 type & structure+set of unknowns?             -   as change increases:                 -   how do interface objects                     (functionality/intent/potential) or change objects                     (structures/functions/variables/embedded                     parameters/spaces) change                 -   which standards/interfaces/change types are adjacent                     (change framed based on deviation from a standard,                     like deviating from the correct order or probability                     distribution, measured by degree of stacked                     distortions)                 -   which difference definition applies (changes framed                     based on difference type, optionally including                     difference from value, symmetry, limit, origin,                     number type, pattern)                 -   what probabilities/possibilities become                     possible/adjacent (adjacent meaning                     findable/generatable in structural dimensions/on the                     structural interface)             -   as a concept having structure (like power: degree of                 independence) changes, does the change definition erode                 (previously distant points become more equal to adjacent                 points, so the meaning of information about                 position/dependency erodes, as power to move between                 them increases)             -   where can change be stored/routed in a system: if there                 is demand for change (stressors demanding new                 functionality) but all components but one are maximizing                 their change handlers, then you know theres one                 potential variable where change will gather/be routed,                 if its possible to route change from the variance                 injection point to that variable's causal stack at some                 layer/point     -   attributes:         -   uniqueness (is the change composable with core distortion             functions or is it formed with different functions than             other changes, implying its origin is external to the             system)         -   inevitability (is the change pre-determined by the system,             in which case its just a continuation of a state progression             rather than a fundamental change or source of variance)         -   directness (adjacent change)         -   explicit/implicit (certain/uncertain change)         -   degree (how much was changed, to what level of distortion)         -   change types (create, cause, force, guarantee, convert,             enable, depend, connect, structure)         -   different ways to create the change (if there are many ways             to create it, each individual way is insignificant)     -   objects (equality (alternate, interchangeable), difference         (extreme, opposite, contradictory), change source)     -   concepts (base, similarity)     -   structures:         -   variance structures (gap, leak, cascades/catalysts,             accretions/injections, compounding variance, variance             building a new interface, variance distribution/alignment,             unenforced rules, measurement limits, open systems)         -   change structures (variables, dependencies, updates,             replacements, distortions)             -   base: varying change bases (what a change's                 differentiating output is defined in terms of/in                 relation to) allows various difference types to be                 measured (removing common parameters/attributes or                 standardizing by a base), such as change defined as:             -   similarities (‘if you remove attribute x, are they                 equal?’)         -   certainty structures (patterns, rules, constants,             assumptions, limits, metrics, information,             similarities/matches/alignments (intents/incentives,             demand/supply, limit/variation)             , definitions)     -   functions:         -   function to derive change/change type/change base         -   function to differentiate         -   function to convert: change a component into another (useful             for identifying alternate paths)         -   function to deconstruct: change an object into its             components (useful for identifying origins & common             components)         -   function to distort: apply a distortion function to acquire             a difference object (a value difference, an extreme, a             magnification, a limit, etc)         -   function to map change types to dimensions         -   function to identify dimensions where change types change             (an aggregate, interface, or deciding dimension where change             type is uncertain but not random), with embedded parameters             & bases for framing changes of a certain type         -   function to identify the variance structures             (gaps/cascades/filters) in a system, to identify the best             dimension sets to frame certain change types in     -   change types:         -   change from different bases (randomness, core, default, etc)         -   change in change structures (change stack, circuit,             sequence) or functions (derive change, derive change base,             convert, differentiate)         -   state change (requiring a new position on a state network)         -   variable change (requiring more/less/new variables or             fundamentally altered versions of existing variables)         -   interface change (what interfaces are             adjacent/determining/generative/differentiating across the             change)         -   interface object change (what concepts/intents differ, does             potential increase, are other change types enabled across             the change)         -   change based on system vertices (imminent to/distant from a             phase shift, at an intersection, changing interaction             layers)         -   changing attributes (like systematization/stabilization)             based on a concept (like randomness)         -   changing object change based on a changing interface (change             stack, like changing orientation of an object within a             system that is changing)         -   changing change types (variance leak, variance             cascades/activation, variance injection, compounding             variance, variance approaching an interface, variance             distribution)         -   as change increases, what change objects             (types/rules/rates/direction) alter             position/connection/distance/existence?         -   does a change increase or reduce: attributes/functions of             change like a change definition/change sources/core change             functions/change rate/change type/change interface         -   what changes develop into change structures like             randomness/constants/change cascades         -   change can be framed on other bases like potential, because             potential is a related object to change (if there is no             potential, there is no change)         -   certain change types have certain intents associated             -   potential-based change is aligned with intents like                 prediction (finding patterns like convergence or                 cascades)         -   some changes are complex (changing many different things)             that cannot be clearly depicted as an increase or decrease,             but are still noteworthy as they are adjacent to an increase             or decrease (increase the probability of an increase or             decrease) even if they dont register on that dimension set             -   in this case, a set or network of related spaces can be                 used to represent the change             -   other spaces can also change what value means in that                 space, to represent more complex attributes like                 concepts (potential), where a change alters several                 metadata attributes of that base concept (potential                 direction/reversibility/alternative count/probability of                 alternatives leading to more potential)             -   for example, a change may not directly/measurably                 increase the potential of a system, but it could be                 similar to changes that preceded an increase in                 potential of a system, so it should be represented on a                 pattern dimension set (representing the similarity to                 the other pattern) or a similarity/change dimension set                 (depicting the similarity to that other preceding                 pattern's intra-differences within itself), even if it                 can only be represented as a point rather than a change                 on the potential dimension set         -   patterns are related to potential be if something is too             compliant with patterns, its less likely to change, which is             an object of potential         -   with regard to graphing potential itself, it's more useful             to use position as a base rather than time             -   how does potential change with respect to starting                 position?             -   if a starting position is isolated, there is less                 potential for dependence & more potential for                 independence (the net impact on overall potential is                 variable)             -   this reveals more information about actual potential                 change types by placing useful limits on value ranges     -   examples:         -   when approximating area of an object that is similar to a             square but has a convex arc instead of a side (like an             opened envelope), it may be more efficient to:             -   calculate the integral of the arc-ed shape and add it to                 the square area             -   alternatively, if those functions arent available or if                 the arc is a very low angle and similar enough to a                 straight line:                 -   the arc can be broken into sub-lines & the area of                     those shapes calculated & then added to the square                     area             -   rather than deriving an integration method for the                 non-linear side, it may be more efficient to arrange                 questions to solve the problem based on change:                 -   question sequence based on change:                 -    ‘what is the non-linear object definition’ (arc)                 -    ‘how does area change with angle of arc’ (in                     proportion to degree of distortion from line)                 -    ‘what distortion functions generate the arc from                     the distortion degree’                 -    ‘what distortion is present in the observed object’                 -   this is a specific case of answering the general                     question:                 -   ‘how does this parameter (area) change with respect                     to distortion from default object (line)’—a question                     that can be broken into the questions:                 -   ‘what degree of distortion is the different object                     (arc) at’ (how many distorting n iterations build                     the arc from the line, which is similar to                     calculating the log base line of the arc, given the                     available distortion operation to connect them)                 -    ‘what is the impact of each distortion on the                     parameter (area)’ (what is the impact of each                     distorting n iteration on area)             -   it's also like calculating: (number of distortions                 between line & arc) A (impact of each distortion on                 area)=difference in area between line & arc,                 -   which is using a pattern of change (impact of                     distortions on area) instead of calculating a way to                     approximate the area parameter with integration                     (aggregating subsets that are easier to calculate)

Method described in claims may include potential interface analysis mentioned as a component of interface analysis module 140, with an example definition of the analysis as follows:

-   -   example of the analysis for this interface:         -   variance is semantically the opposite index             (gap/unenforcement/missing information/randomness) to the             filter index (limit/structure/information/organization)             -   delegation of variance into                 systems/types/functions/variables/constants/objects         -   analyzing potential focuses on what             errors/functionality/structure is possible/allowed/prevented     -   functions:         -   identify high-risk variables         -   identify imminent variable changes         -   function to frame change on potential interface:             -   as change increases, how does potential (possible                 change) increase:                 -   what probabilities/possibilities become possible                     (findable/generatable in structural dimensions/on                     the structural interface)                 -   what possibilities become adjacent/distant                 -   does a change increase or reduce potential options?             -   as potential changes, how do potential objects/types                 vary based on the unit of potential (possibility                 distance, distance between required limits & optional                 steps)         -   function to organize position by adjacency determined by             probability (more probable changes are more adjacent)             -   there may be symmetries and limits preventing certain                 changes from being possible, given a starting point, so                 each point on the change interface has a set of possible                 starting points, and traversing the change interface                 often means a set of points rather than a continuous                 function, so the set of points needs to be converted to                 a space where they can be a continuous function to                 describe time-based change             -   function to apply/measure change according to                 time-adjacent variables (potential, change) to                 increasingly remove the meaning of time structures (like                 dependence/order/state/prior position), as certain                 change types make more or all positions possible             -   function to remove conditions restricting potential                 (like order, irreversibility, possibility,                 measurability), eventually leading to the symmetric                 state where functions producing change would be                 equivalent to/generative of each other (the theoretical                 liquid can generate the theoretical cup in that space if                 it needs to, injecting more time/potential in a prior                 position on its timeline to further current goals (based                 on change potential—the set of possible moves given by                 its current position), which require less                 change/time/potential than anticipated)             -   function to maintain potential (alter structure like                 position/dimension/interface)                 -   dont execute a decision change until needed: allow                     potential to maintain its superposition (not                     resolved to a certain structure/path/point) so when                     you need to, you can choose an aligning path from                     that potential that fits the post-selection                     trajectory             -   function to add potential as needed:                 -   remove traces of resolution into a choice by undoing                     the root cause up the causal stack (like removing an                     attribute can restore an object to an                     undifferentiated type)                 -   add variance-handlers to restore potential lost be                     of change cascades that take up time (buy more time                     by handling current & anticipating imminent change)                 -   remove limits (movement, information, boundaries,                     rules, structure, attributes) to enable new                     combinations                 -   acquire power (time, position, information, & other                     input resources) which is a proxy for potential                     (range of alternative options)                 -   remove filter determining loss of potential/change                     by mapping that filter to another one                 -   create efficiencies (shortcuts) to allow existing                     objects to interact in new ways                 -   change definition of distance so all combinations                     are possible and adjacent to remove time cost to                     travel to them                 -   change faster than other changes so other changes                     could never catch up without your change methods,                     which youve left information out of so they'd all                     need to be used together to build your change rate                     from a different trajectory             -   function to identify potential structures (conversion                 potential/interaction space)             -   function to identify/analyze variables as                 potential/uncertainty or information/certainty sources                 -   what type of variable is it?                     (object-differentiating/identifying attribute,                     emergent specific/abstract property, direct function                     input/output)                 -   how does the variable relate to other variables?                     (decisive metric, substitutable alternative,                     collinear)                 -   at what point does a variable become relevant to                     another variable interaction layer?                 -   how do constants accrete between rules, like caps to                     keep variance from flowing in to corners or creating                     boundary-invalidating openings in a system/component                     boundary?                 -   what causes variables to cascade across layers,                     creating fractal variables?                 -   what is a structure definitely not, based on various                     maximized measures of similarity?                 -   what attributes & attribute sets & attribute                     dependency trees differ                 -   what is transformation cost/potential (divergence                     distance) between objects (like generative                     functions)                 -   what is the probable function, function range, or                     mixed probability/certainty function (with probable                     & certain subsets) linking these variables     -   attributes:         -   structure (potential being lack of information, and             information being structure)     -   concepts (randomness, risk/probability, opportunity, certainty,         variance, enforcement, validation)     -   objects:         -   interaction space         -   potential field     -   uncertainty/potential structures:         -   unused resources (paths/energy/combinations)         -   adjacent states accessible with existing/available resources         -   complex systems (which have greater complexity than that             which can be understood by its observers using existing             tools) like markets         -   risk generators (variance-producing variables, such as equal             distribution of information, randomizing functions, etc)         -   boundary/limit-changing functions         -   risk structures: a chain of risks (uncertainties) is a             common structure seen in market patterns (such as trades,             product engineering, demand assessment, & prediction             markets)         -   risk-reduction structures (using diverse models to check             predictions rather than one)             -   categorizing functions (delegating risk to the accuracy                 of the function combination of variables, constants &                 operations)             -   boundaries/limits (minimizing risk & establishing                 probabilities)         -   risk-distribution structures (distributing different             information to different positions/agents)             -   probability distributions (delegating risk to accuracy                 of distribution selection)         -   probabilities (probable convergence/divergence points like             filters, constants, etc)     -   interaction layer (layer on which objects are likely to         interact)     -   interaction space (set of possible interactions)     -   potential field (range of potential states or positions)

Method described in claims may include structure interface analysis mentioned as a component of interface analysis module 140, with an example definition of the analysis as follows:

-   -   example of the analysis for this interface:         -   indexing objects by structure allows clear matching of             useful structures to objects/attributes/types/rules         -   this allows objects to be graphed in a standard way, which             means translating objects like problems into a computable             interface     -   structures (dimension, position, sequence, set, scale, range,         spectrum, line, center, vector, circuit, network, tree, stack,         distance, origin, point, angle, direction, boundary, edge,         limit, inflection point, intersection, tangent, ratio, symmetry,         scalar, path, expansion, progression, distribution, layer,         space)     -   attributes (order, balance, equivalence, accuracy/fit, position)     -   objects (comparison, combination, permutation, approximation,         metric, activator, trade/cost/benefit, change, filter)     -   concepts (equivalent, alternate, substitute, opposite, inverse)     -   functions:         -   identify components with structural attributes like             chainability (cause, risk, variance, errors, gaps, limits)             or variability         -   identify a shape fitting information:             chain/stack/network/mix/layer, adjacent shapes, or emergent             info shapes like alignments/gaps/conflicts         -   will a type stack (which type values on different type             layers) or a network/tree (type hierarchy) be a more useful             structure to capture a type relationship         -   identify compression/conversion functions of a shape         -   identify structures in objects: which objects are chained             (cause, risk, variance, errors, gaps, limits), which are             dimensions (isolatable attributes of change patterns), which             have position         -   find important structures             (combinations/layers/matches/differences/sub-components)         -   map structures (function sets) to target structures             (sequences), given a metric like progression toward goal             -   identify sub-components             -   a function to convert an object between formats                 (function=>attribute sequence, function=>filter                 sequence, etc) by mapping attributes & functions & other                 metadata of the objects & removing attributes that don't                 fit in the target format definition (for example, if                 you're converting to a type, the output should be in an                 attribute set format)             -   a function to identify structure matching a pattern                 (like identify a structure embodying a mismatch, which                 is a problem type, given a system network definition,                 where the system could represent an object, function, or                 attribute)         -   structure identification functions             -   identify shape: chain/stack/network/mix/layer             -   identify adjacent shapes             -   identify compression functions of shape given target                 dimensions             -   identify transformation functions of shape given                 source/target shape             -   identify alignments/symmetries/gaps/conflicts             -   choosing between structures (like nodes & links) to                 model another structure (objects in a network):             -   node: many connections to many other objects having a                 similar property, like having a type in common, usually                 unique             -   links: usually many connections between two objects at a                 time, having many possible variations, can be repeated         -   example of structural analysis by applying a particular             structure:             -   market analysis: the market interface is a standard                 interface where resources (goods, labor, time, risk,                 information, expectations, theories, & stored prior                 labor (currency)) are traded                 -   a useful new way to use this is to frame                     non-resource objects as resources (systems,                     structures, positions, paths, directions, risk                     chains, trade loops, markets)                 -   then you can apply traditional market analysis                     (optimal transport) to find, for example, the                     optimal set of trades to change an industry's                     position             -   time analysis: as time increases, what changes:                 -   position                 -   value (position on a dimension)                 -   distance (position from a base point)                 -   changing position based on embedded time             -   as change increases, what structures change (which                 structures are stable even in certain change rates)         -   apply other standard structural bases as alternatives to             time, where change is on a y-axis, and these parameters are             on the x-axis             -   order: changes are framed based on order—to examine                 change patterns with respect to order (where unit order                 is original/standard and highest order is most different                 order possible)             -   position: changes are framed based on difference from                 previous position, starting from the standard unit                 position (default)—for examining change patterns with                 respect to position distortion             -   distance: changes are framed based on distance type                 (distance from value, distance from number type,                 distance from pattern)—for examining change patterns                 with respect to distance type             -   value: changes are framed based on value type                 (exponential, constant, pattern value, symmetric value,                 origin value)—for examining change patterns with respect                 to value             -   set: changes are framed based on set membership (number                 type (prime), pattern (progression), distance (adjacent                 groups))—for examining change patterns with respect to                 sets             -   space: changes are framed based on spaces where that                 change can be framed (topologies, dimensions, vector                 spaces)—where spaces are formed by adding dimension                 units         -   mapping a structure to an item (value, variable, object,             type, system etc) requires an algorithm that:             -   matches variance with structure change potential         -   organization/format analysis             -   optimal path/distribution/states             -   what would the optimal path be, given a certain intent,                 object identity, & host system?             -   “what is the function linking these variables that is                 most efficient/involves fewest variables/involves known                 constants?”             -   identify layer to solve a problem at             -   identify key objects needed to solve a problem             -   identify structures for information

Method described in claims may include logic interface analysis mentioned as a component of interface analysis module 140, with an example definition of the analysis as follows:

-   -   example of the analysis for this interface:         -   automating the selection, position, optimization, &             implementation of logical rules is possible with this             analysis         -   this analysis can optionally include related interfaces of             logic (patterns, functions, intent, cause, change)         -   this analysis is used at its most basic level for             identifying valid rules (‘x, so y’ or ‘x, so not z’)         -   relevant logical objects with defined rules optionally             include assumptions, requirements, implications,             conclusions, fallacies, inferences, etc, and logical             structures like sequences, connections, alternatives which             follow the rules of logic (some rules have to follow other             rules, logically, so their appropriate structure is a             sequence—whereas some rules cannot be implemented             simultaneously like mutually exclusive rules, so their             appropriate structure is a tree branch)         -   using these logical object definitions & associated logical             structures, you can derive what is logical in any given rule             set         -   this means you can derive emergent structures of possible             error contexts/rules, like:             -   when there is a difference between the implication of a                 rule and the implementation of handlers for that rule,                 there is an opportunity for misuse of that rule             -   if you have logic to handle the ‘dog chases cat’ rule                 but you don't have logic to connect & handle the causes                 of that optionally including ‘the cat did something’,                 then the ‘dog chases cat’ scenario could cause variance                 in the system, such as being used out of context (even                 when the cat did not do something), or not being                 prevented in the system (by handling what the cat did to                 prevent the chase event)             -   when an assumption may seem to fit in a system where its                 applied (assume that people are biased), but the                 implications of that assumption don't fit the system                 (the system user/designer/implementer may also be                 biased), the assumption shouldn't be used or should be                 adjusted to fit the system (all agents are potentially                 biased at any point because bias is part of the learning                 process)             -   enables automation of the selection, structurization                 (limiting, connecting, scoping, positioning),                 optimization (reducing number of rules or high-cost                 rules or distributing/reducing costs better), &                 implementation of logical rules     -   functions:         -   function to identify logical problem types             -   gaps in logic enforcement (variance gaps, fallacies,                 incorrect contexts, assumptions)             -   overlapping/repeated logic checks (extraneous                 validation)             -   side effects that don't match function logic objects,                 like implication         -   logic correction functions             -   identify isolated logic operations             -   identify scope required of each operation             -   identify required position of each isolated logic                 operation         -   logical operations:             -   building a conclusion out of logical units means each                 assembly step complies with the rules of the space                 -   “adding a line to a line may produce a square, or an                     right angle, but it wont produce a circle”     -   attributes (validity, cohesion (measure of system fit, like fit         to a ‘common sense’ or ‘pattern’ system))     -   objects (fallacy, assumption, implication, justification,         explanation, argument, conclusion, contradiction,         inference/deduction/guess)     -   structures:         -   logical overlap, conflict, limit, gap, misalignment         -   logical sequence (logic that has a position attribute, where             it has to follow or be followed by other logic)         -   logic tree (logic with contradictory alternatives that             cannot occur simultaneously, to handle different conditions)         -   logical connection (logic that enables other logic, because             their inputs, outputs, & objects like implications match             rather than contradict each other)         -   logical circle (a logic structure that depends on its             output)     -   concepts:         -   necessity (does a route necessarily imply a conclusion)     -   answers questions like:         -   is this rule logical or does it have logical errors like             contradictions         -   do these rules contradict each other         -   does this rule fit the system it's used in         -   is this assumption valid         -   are these rules fit to the right logical structure         -   does this rule prohibit another rule         -   should this rule follow this other rule         -   what is the implication of this rule

Method described in claims may include pattern interface analysis mentioned as a component of interface analysis module 140, with an example definition of the analysis as follows:

-   -   example of the analysis for this interface:         -   a pattern can be or contain any structure, optionally             including a function (the pattern being a sequence of             logical steps) but it is different from a function in that             it is more abstract & can optionally include other             structures, and the point of the pattern is not to get a             particular object like the function output, but to identify             common trends across systems so the pattern can be used for             inference or value generation         -   a pattern is a relationship between objects, the point of             storing which is to identify repeated relationships         -   the relationship between objects is not the only part of the             pattern that matters—the actual object identities may be an             integral part of the pattern         -   for instance the pattern ‘1 1 2 3 5’ may have a relationship             like ‘a subset of the fibonacci sequence’ but it also may be             important that the sequence starts at 1 (the initial object             identity) because it may be used for calculation         -   so the trajectory mapped by a pattern may not be all that             matters—the starting/ending points or values of the pattern             may also be relevant         -   this is different from a function which would have abstract             starting/ending points in addition to the sequence of             logical steps, to govern where the function can be used         -   patterns that are common across systems imply a level of             increased probability of that pattern occurring in other             systems, so patterns can be used to infer attributes like             probability     -   functions:         -   generator: generates a pattern given parameters         -   compress (reduce the pattern to a generator function)         -   expand (generate a sequence using a generator function)         -   implement (apply a generator or sequence to a structure in a             context)     -   attributes:         -   abstraction: a pattern can be a pattern of specific values             (1, 2, 3, 4), the metadata of those values (type: int int             int int, divisor attribute: odd even odd even, exclusive             divisor attribute: prime prime prime not-prime), or an             abstract version of the values (number, pair/number of             points required for a line, sides of a triangle, number of             players required for a game), or a mix of these         -   structure: a pattern can optionally include any structured             information, optionally including a set of logical steps, a             set of attribute values, a list of events, a query on a             graph, a trajectory in a tree, a list of numbers             representing feature values, etc         -   relevance: is the pattern relevant for another structural             context         -   composability: what patterns can a particular pattern be             combined with         -   completeness: whether the pattern is complete     -   objects (components (any type of structured information is         allowed in patterns, with values like integers, words, other         patterns, references to objects, etc))     -   structures (sequence (sequential pattern), network (a pattern of         relationships))     -   concepts (repetition, relevance)     -   answers questions like:         -   what would the path between inputs/output probably be, given             patterns of other paths         -   what is the function linking these variables, given common             function patterns between variables of these             types/topics/ranges/other metadata?

Method described in claims may include intent interface analysis mentioned as a component of interface analysis module 140 (optionally including example logic & output depicted in diagrams FIG. 18), with an example definition of the analysis as follows:

-   -   example of the analysis for this interface:         -   intent can be defined as possible reasons to use a function             (or use an object as a function):             -   possible outputs (optionally including the explicit                 intended output, resource access/usage like memory                 retrieval, object lock, routing information to a                 function while it's being looked for elsewhere, or                 processing usage, and side effects)             -   explicit intents (‘calculate x’)             -   implied intents (the implication of an intent like                 ‘calculate x’ is to ‘use the output of that calculation                 to make another decision’)             -   embedded intents (implementing a function optimally has                 an embedded intent of ‘optimize this function’)             -   injectable intents (intents that can be injected into a                 range of functions, like the ‘use processing power’                 intent can be injected into any function)     -   attributes (implication, directness, alignment)     -   functions:         -   allow combination of intents to find malicious intent             structures (like a sequence of neutral-intent functions that             has an emergent malicious intent when used in that sequence)         -   operate on intents (intent-modification intent)         -   derive intent as a dependency of the intent interface             conversion function         -   map intent to direction & assess solution progress by             movement in that direction         -   mapping intent to structure & vice versa is shown in FIG. 18             (Intent-matching)             -   FIG. 18 depicts examples of matching operations between                 intent & structure.             -   In the ‘Mapping Structure to Intent’ section on the top                 left of FIG. 18, mapping intent to direction is depicted                 in a system as allowing the identification of different                 intents, given the general intent of the direction.             -   In the ‘Identifying side effects of Intents’ section on                 the top right of FIG. 18, an example of deriving intents                 in a system—intents that have side effects—is depicted.                 -   The system limits may force someone prioritizing a                     priority to move in certain directions that they                     ordinarily would not if left to make their own                     decisions in a vacuum.                 -   They start from a selfish priority, moving in the                     direction of being uncriticizable and building                     functions to enable that intent, and by the system                     they're operating in, they're forced to move in                     other directions (making a gesture of charity,                     copying agent with priority of improving                     functionality of other nodes), while still having                     the same intent.                 -   The agent prioritizing that priority will have                     pivot/angle/rotation functions/concepts, and their                     decisions will be buildable with those functions.                     The agent prioritizing improving other nodes'                     functionality will have cooperation, sharing,                     problem-solving functions and their decisions will                     be buildable with those functions.                 -   This is an example of how different intents can not                     only have the same output (arriving at the same end                     node), but a similar/overlapping trajectory at                     various points, while still leaving traces of                     different intents in their side effects (traces such                     as functionality developed to serve different                     intents, at different stages of development).             -   In the ‘Intents mapped to structure’ section on the                 bottom half of FIG. 18, examples of structural input                 intents are depicted on the left, which can adjacently                 support example structural output intents on the right.             -   For example:                 -   Intent 1A (Unenforced equal growth) and intent 1B                     (Enforced equal growth) may support intents like                     intent 1C (See which entity gets to the corner                     first) and intent 1D (Create the emergent entities).                 -   Intent 2A (Inject variance in growth inputs) and                     intent 2B (Inject variance in growth inputs) may                     support intents like intent 2C (Create field of                     potential for emergent entities to grow, either                     within an existing or new boundary) and intent 2D                     (Create interaction space on emergent entity layer).                 -   Intent 3A (Inject variance in state (position after                     a process)) and intent 3B (Incentive to move toward                     corners decreases, leading eventually to corner                     erosion) may support intents like intent 3C (Create                     temporary interaction layer as needed to resolve                     question of which entities emerge or create their                     functions, then dissolve it by switching their                     positions).                 -   Intent 4A (Create evenly distributed growth                     incentives once corner objects & functions develop)                     and intent 4B (Remove square boundary & let all                     functions & objects develop new interaction patterns                     in outer circle) may support intents like intent 4C                     (Developing new layer functionality) and 4D (Apply a                     standardizing, transforming, or reducing filter                     (square boundary) to a system).     -   structures:         -   intent matrix is the interaction space of a set of intents,             where its emergent intents can be traced across the             interaction space         -   intent stack is the set of adjacent intents of a function,             from granular/neutral/abstract to specific/explicit, across             various interfaces like logic, abstraction, & structure     -   answers questions like:         -   which intents should follow or be combined with which             intents         -   which intents are likelier, given the context implications             of the function         -   which intents are missing, given an overall function intent         -   which intents do the optimized/simplest/reusable function             versions fulfill         -   intent-logic interface question: which intents align with             logical objects (assumptions, conclusions)         -   intent-system interface question: which intents are common             to all functions in the system         -   intent-function interface questions:             -   which functions are most exploitable for                 malicious/neutral intents             -   which functions' explicit intents don't match their                 implicit intents (or emergent intents when combined with                 other functions), which is like analyzing the structural                 difference between developer expectation vs. user                 intention         -   do variable, type, logical, & output intents match overall             given function intent         -   what is the logical sequence that best fulfills this intent             (useful for automating code generation)             -   what is the function linking these variables, given the                 variable intents a, b, c and the combination intent                 matrix ab, bc, ca, and the possible output intents of                 that matrix, and similarity to output intent of y         -   what intents/directions/priorities does this path align with             or could be built from?     -   objects (priorities: abstract directions that intents may         fulfill or move agents toward, whereas intents are more         granular)     -   concepts (applicability: what a function can be used for)

Method described in claims may include function interface analysis mentioned as a component of interface analysis module 140, with an example definition of the analysis as follows:

-   -   example of the analysis for this interface:         -   the function interface can include patterns, logic,             strategies, rules, and any other set of operations/objects             that has order         -   a function can be any of the following general types:             -   rule: a static function             -   function: rule tree, composed of:                 -   conditions (if/for/while/validation/organization)                 -   assignments/relationships (equate an attribute with                     a value)                 -   processes (an altering process like format, a                     routing process like return, etc)             -   intent: purpose for a function (at granular layers or in                 strict environments, purpose can be tightly aligned with                 the function logic, with no side effects)             -   role: function & a position in a system             -   pattern: sequence or other relationship structure of                 specific/identified objects (like a sequence of rules,                 filters, or values)             -   connection: causal relationship (some type of                 interaction occurs)             -   insight:                 important/relevant/new/unique/abstract/cross-system                 relationship             -   strategy: insight & a plan intent on how to implement                 it, usually to achieve a specific goal intent             -   this interface extends the core function definition of                 the object format, which refers to any logical rule, and                 applies a comprehensive definition that can standardize                 & describe the function potential of other objects     -   attributes (state, complexity, context, environment,         optimization/automation/alternative potential, function type         (core/boundary/abstract/change/potential)         -   alignment: enforced/optional, core, required,             emergent/output (built from core functions, with or without             associated intent)         -   interaction: cooperative/conflicting         -   intent: generative, filtering, grouping,             organization/delegation/distribution/matching/grouping/filtering,             classification, differentiation/transformation         -   scope: use case, context, range, host system         -   related objects (like host spaces/systems & object positions             in those)     -   functions:         -   interface-specific functions (find logical fallacy,             organize, solve a problem, derive an intent, find             dependencies, inject variance, maximize potential,             conceptualize)         -   automation functions         -   math functions         -   interaction functions     -   objects (errors, assumptions, side effects, input/output         parameters, parameter types, definitions of concepts like         equivalence specific to a function)     -   structures         -   formats (core functions, filters, sequences, limits,             network/tree representation, probabilities, attributes)     -   concepts (contextual fit: a function is not completely defined         without usage contexts)     -   answers questions like:         -   are there multiple directions to approach function             derivation from?             -   can patterns in metadata-generators (difference                 generators) be used to derive the function generators                 (core functions)?             -   does it loop around to the start, just like lowest                 math/structural interface (symmetry, equivalence) loops                 around to highest conceptual interface (balance, power,                 random)?             -   the shape of the interface nexus should be a circuit                 feeding itself             -   (fractal inputs to itself, where input interfaces are                 similar in that they can both generate & be generated by                 the current interface)             -   this means you can select an optimal interface to start                 from & a direction to navigate in on the standard order                 of interface traversal, and an optional                 interface-organizing metric (like difference) to order                 interfaces to traverse     -   how to evaluate change with respect to function/intent or other         function metadata:         -   as change increases, does functionality/intent change and in             what direction?

Method described in claims may include concept interface analysis mentioned as a component of interface analysis module 140 (optionally including example logic & output depicted in diagrams FIGS. 15-17), with an example definition of the analysis as follows:

-   -   example of the analysis for this interface:         -   a concept is an object in a system that:             -   extends the core components of the system in a new way                 (introducing a new object on the system layer graph of                 core component combinations)             -   acts as an interface (for change, randomness, etc) or                 determinant of change             -   has attributes/functionality beyond its definition in                 that space (can have one function in one system context                 & another emerging function in a particular state &                 environment)             -   example: power is the object left when objects                 implementing it: resources=>energy=>input=>potential)                 have their context removed, navigating up the                 abstraction stack from the info layer (resources &                 energy), removing their contextual attributes/rules, to                 the abstract structural layer (input)                 , to the abstract layer (potential, which is a related                 concept of power)                 , so that the final object is defined in terms of other                 abstract objects on the top layer             -   the abstract network is a set of related concept objects                 remaining after removing context, concepts that are                 applicable across systems, often have multiple                 definition routes because they take a variety of forms                 given the context, and are fundamental to describing a                 system. A subset of the abstract network is depicted in                 FIG. 15. Concept definition network, which shows                 concepts related to ‘relevance’.             -   so that the final object is defined in terms of other                 abstract objects on the top layer         -   a non-abstract concept is an abstract concept with structure             applied (in a particular system), like how a particular             definition of similarity in a system can evolve from the             abstract concept of equivalence         -   example structures that apply a concept are depicted in FIG.             17 (Match structure for a definition of a concept), which             depicts structures of the ‘distribution’ and ‘power’             concepts.             -   In the example ‘distribution’ function on the left of                 FIG. 17, a distribution function (that implements                 conceptual attributes like balance) is depicted, which                 may produce the Balanced Info Distribution example                 output from the Standard Info Distribution input.             -   In the example concept structures, such as the ‘power’                 concept structures, on the right of FIG. 17:                 -   a ‘delegation’ power structure is depicted, which                     indicates that information is sent to other entities                     for processing work.                 -   a ‘derivation’ power structure is depicted, which                     indicates that no information is shared except                     derivation tools.                 -   a ‘delegation of derivation’ power structure is                     depicted, which indicates that all entities delegate                     to entity with no caching/data retention power, only                     processing power.         -   this interface can be used for specific attribute analysis,             of properties that descend from concepts & take form in a             specific problem space:             -   the power concept interface (has structures that look                 like trust, info, etc)             -   the balance concept interface (has structures that look                 like symmetry, justice, etc)     -   objects (abstract network of structural, irreducible         cross-system concepts, like power, balance, etc)     -   structures (abstraction layer (level of specificity/certainty in         a structure), systems where the concept fits as an interaction         object, trajectory to generate the concept in conceptual         networks)     -   concepts: definability (how clear is the definition, given the         level of structure like context applied, making a concept         concrete rather than abstract)     -   attributes (abstraction, uniqueness, isolatability)     -   functions:         -   function to identify/derive/define concepts in a system             (unique objects in a system that cant be defined in terms of             standard operations on other objects)             -   example of possible definition routes for the concept of                 ‘equality’ are given in FIG. 16. Alternate definition                 routes                 -   FIG. 16 depicts an example of alternate structural                     definition routes for ‘equality’.                 -    For a concept like ‘equality’, the structural                     definition routes (standardized language map                     trajectories) may include:                 -    interchangeable (similar enough to be usable for                     the same trajectories (functions/intents))                 -    minimally distant (adjacent enough to be usable for                     the same trajectories)                 -    efficiently convertable (convertible with                     sufficiently minimal work as to be usable for the                     same trajectories)                 -    For another example, the definition routes for the                     ‘power’ concept may include:                 -    structural definitions: alternatives, connection                     hub, input                 -    concept-structure definitions: potential, change                     potential, change activation, truth source, truth                     access point/path (power being formattable as                     information)                 -    concept definitions: freedom, independence                 -    info definitions: energy                 -    The alternate definition routes for the ‘truth’                     concept may include:                 -    ratio of information you need to ignore to make                     something seem true (low number of required                     conditions being an indicator of truth)                 -    ratio of successful usages (repeated usability, or                     robustness)                 -    ratio of fitting contexts (fit with other truths)             -   example: ‘meaning’ concept definition                 (relevance/structure) is based on attributes like                 reduction of signals (relevance) and matching of signal                 structures (similarity)         -   function to identify abstract concepts, by attributes like             whether they:             -   can take many structures (the concept of equivalence has                 many possible implementations)             -   can impact many systems varying by system attributes or                 system types (abstract, calculatable, variable,                 understood, types, functional, prioritized, optimized)             -   cannot be perfectly defined as a simple function of                 other objects, but rather are definable with a set of                 simple, core boundary rules that differentiate them from                 other concepts                 -   these boundary rules do not involve other concepts                     on the same layer, but rather core components                 -   for example, the core components of common shapes                     are: line, point, curve, corner                 -    the set of common shapes are the uniquely                     identifiable combinations of these components                     (circle, square, triangle) that are not identifiable                     as simple transforms of other common shapes, but                     rather are composed of simple limit rules based on                     their core components (line, point, curve, corner)                 -    “enablement” doesnt perfectly capture “power”, and                     the concept of “enablement” also relies on the                     concept of “power”, but it does differentiate power                     from other concepts & unite its possible                     implementations & meanings                 -    “symmetry” doesnt perfectly capture “balance”                 -    “similarity” or “substitutability” or “identity”                     doesnt perfectly capture “equivalence”             -   are uniquely identifiable compared to other concepts                 -   balance is related to symmetry so these are not                     unique concepts but                     embedded/dependent/overlapping/hierarchical concepts                 -   however balance is clearly differentiable from                     power, as balance inherently involves equivalence                     and power doesnt, whereas power inherently involves                     enablement and balance doesnt         -   function to identify structures generating a concept or             concepts generating a structure:             -   example of finding a structure generating a concept:                 -   create a program that checks if a system is robust                     automatically, regardless of which system: what                     would a concept like ‘robust’ mean for a system?                 -    given the definition route to ‘robust’ as ‘strong                     enough to withstand various circumstances’, you can                     infer that if a system is robust, it can retain its                     structure despite application of various change                     types                 -    so query for change types in that system, then                     check which change types break the system & the                     ratio of (change types handled/total change types)                 -    assign a ratio to ‘strong’ adjective, then check if                     the change type handled ratio is above or below the                     strong ratio: if above, the system is ‘robust’                 -   independence can be created with closed trade loops:                     the most basic example is where agent A produces                     everything agent B needs, and vice versa         -   conceptual math functions:             -   an example is applying the concept of ‘meta’ to the                 concept of ‘game’ and getting output of the operation                 like ‘a game where games can be created by agents inside                 the game’ or ‘a game to design games’, given                 similarities between attributes/functions of objects in                 the definition & relevant spaces             -   apply one concept to another (apply ‘power’ to ‘market’                 or ‘evaluate market by power’ involves standardizing the                 market concept in terms of power, using power as an                 interface)             -   apply concept to a structure, as a priority         -   function to evaluate conceptual change             -   example of concept-based (power-based) change:                 -   as power (degree of dependency) changes, what else                     changes:                 -    previously distant points become equal to adjacent                     points as power increases                 -    value reverts a concept & the information of the                     value loses its meaning                 -    dimension space can be determined by the degree of                     dependency                 -    does a change increase or reduce power?                 -   this can be framed based on potential (bc power can                     change with respect to options), variance (because                     power can change with respect to change), and time                     (bc power can change over time)         -   answers questions like:             -   what concepts cannot be reduced/abstracted further             -   what concepts have which associated structures             -   what definition routes identify a particular concept             -   as change increases, how does a concept (like                 similarity) change             -   what concepts are likely to evolve in a system             -   what concepts are common to most systems (would help                 identify concepts like an efficiency)

Method described in claims may include system interface analysis mentioned as a component of interface analysis module 140, with an example definition of the analysis as follows:

-   -   example of the analysis for this interface:         -   this is a format accessible once information is standardized             to object model         -   this involves framing information as a connected network             with a boundary defining the system, that has core system             operations, structures, & objects     -   structures:         -   structural system objects like connections/boundaries         -   structures applying info system objects like             variance/dependencies/equivalencies/efficiencies/incentives/asymmetries             (info/risk/time)     -   objects:         -   information objects         -   variance objects like variance injection points (gaps in             rule enforcement) & variance sources (problem types, gaps in             system boundary allowing variance from other systems to leak             in)         -   tradeoffs: options with mutually exclusive contradictory             benefits (if you take one option, you have to sacrifice the             other), often a false trade-off or dichotomy applied when             both are simultaneous options rather than contradictory         -   incentives: a reason to take an action (a benefit or             cost)—usually interpreted as default in a system         -   inefficiency: defined as not using a cost-reduction or             benefit-increasing method (using extra unnecessary             resources, not using a requirement-reduction method, not             reusing solutions, etc)         -   opportunity: potential move with a potential benefit, with a             limited time component         -   exploit opportunities: opportunity with temporary local             (selfish) benefits that allocates cost disproportionately to             the system (destroying a system-maintenance concept like             ‘trust’ or ‘rule of law’) or other objects in the system,             with negative emergent side effects (hoarding resource             incentives, requirement for monitoring & rule enforcement             investment, misallocation of justice)         -   vertices (factors that generate or influence the system             development)     -   functions (optimize, traverse, open/close, apply system filters,         reduce dependencies, close variance injection points, enforce         rule, identify system objects given their definition, such as a         variance gap, map a system layer graph representing         combinations, identify/derive system context, find interactions         of interaction spaces (which interactions are common across         agents, likely given other interactions, etc))         -   function to generate a different object (like a different             concept network) by varying attributes:             -   example: if power favored centralization, another core                 concept like balance would have to favor a chaotic                 process or not exist at all, or another core concept                 would need to be added to the network         -   function to predict which system filters will be useful             based on a system priority     -   attributes (cohesiveness)     -   concepts: closed system (a system that can exist without other         systems), optimized system (a system that generates zero         variance, whose inputs/outputs are all connected without side         effects)     -   answers questions like:         -   where are the inefficiencies in this system         -   how can this system be optimized         -   are too many assumptions hard-coded in this system         -   is this system capable of a particular function         -   does this system coordinate with other systems in a stable             way         -   is this system adjacently exploitable         -   does this system contain more potential (options) than it             needs         -   what input/output paths are available that can achieve a             particular intent         -   where would this system generate coincidentally similar             structures (a query to identify false similarities)         -   what system structures (or buildable system structures) fit             in this unknown information-generating sub-system         -   system-problem interface: what problem types does this             system have         -   how does a system become overwhelmed with variance (in             various forms, optionally including randomness), does it             have outlets like interfaces with other systems to delegate             variance

Method described in claims may include object interface analysis mentioned as a component of interface analysis module 140, with an example definition of the analysis as follows:

-   -   example of the analysis for this interface:         -   this is a standard information format commonly used in             programming, optionally including object/attribute/function             information         -   the unique implementation of this used in this tool             optionally includes attribute type information, function             metadata, and object derivation logic, as well as operations             to merge objects & other common operations on these             components         -   attribute definition:             -   attributes of an object contain information about other                 structures/functions of the object             -   ‘is an object strong’ translates to the question ‘does                 the object have functions that enable it to execute                 tasks at high performance’             -   the ‘strong’ attribute refers to a net effect of the set                 of structures (its functions) that fulfills a metric                 (like high performance) relating to a state that the                 host object can occupy consistently, making it an                 identifying quality (attribute), while not required to                 remain in that state (can be a variable attribute, with                 multiple potential values)             -   if a system works well or is efficient, it may fulfill                 the attribute ‘strong’, which means that any structures                 of efficiency/high-functioning (like aligned                 benefits/costs or aligned intents/incentives or reused                 functions) may be assignable to the concept of ‘strong’,                 given that those can be components/inputs of strength             -   attribute types like input/output,                 descriptive/identifying/differentiating, abstract,                 causal, constant/variable/parameter,                 dependency/requirement, type attributes, etc             -   structurally, attribute can be represented as                 information flows like inputs/outputs, as emergent                 characteristics like additional ways to change (adding                 color or sound to a structure or additional embedded                 structures like a field/scaffold/layer)         -   object definition:             -   objects can be represented as a set of structures (like                 limits isolating change or vectors of change) that                 identify unique or isolatable objects, which act as a                 cohesive set of components                 (attributes/functions/sub-objects), or represented by                 context, given its position on a structure like a                 network, depicting its relative position to other                 objects             -   objects have boundaries differentiating them from other                 objects, containing their                 functions/attributes/sub-objects if present         -   function definition (metadata like input/output parameters)         -   definitions are identified by definition routes, which are             alternate paths in a standardized language map (with             language formatted to use interface terms) to define a             object/attribute/function             -   the more abstract a concept, the more definition routes                 it may have             -   definition routes may reveal a particular structure of a                 concept, like how power is associated with delegation                 structures and can be optionally defined as ‘ability to                 delegate’     -   attributes:         -   measurability (is an attribute measurable, is its value             range knowable)         -   default format (is a component more similar to an attribute             or function)     -   objects (type, state, definition)     -   structures (attribute sets, type hierarchies, state networks)     -   concepts: standardization (defining objects in terms of         core/structural terms), core components (sets of components that         can be used to construct other objects in a system)     -   functions:         -   identify data sources (code bases defining schema/class             definitions, network maps) automatically with a search to             identify tabular data in web resources         -   import (to import objects/attributes/functions)         -   object functions: define, create, derive, identify, change,             version             -   definition (definition route) functions             -   definition operation functions (merge definitions)         -   structural functions: combine, merge, apply, embed, mix,             filter, chain             -   example: combining a function and an attribute can mean:                 -   changing any structures/metadata of the function                     that are capable of fulfilling/displaying/hosting                     the attribute                 -   applying the function to the attribute to change its                     definition                 -   which operation is used depends on which type of                     combine operation is used (merge, embed, intersect,                     union, version, merge with a particular conflict                     resolution definition, etc)     -   answers questions like:         -   what attributes do these objects have in common         -   what are the differentiating attributes of this object set         -   what is the relative position of this object on a network of             objects         -   what attributes emerge from this object set         -   which objects change in what ways         -   what is the net functionality of the object set         -   how do/will these objects interact

Method described in claims may include core interface analysis mentioned as a component of interface analysis module 140, with an example definition of the analysis as follows:

-   -   example of the analysis for this interface:         -   this describes the common components that can build other             analysis types     -   objects (interface objects like patterns & concepts)     -   structures (core structures (intersections, hubs, vertices,         maps, limits, symmetries, & alignments))     -   concepts (abstract concepts (similarity, power))     -   attributes:         -   interface attributes (intent/priority, potential/certainty,             perspective, causality, abstraction, interface queries that             can produce this object)         -   commonness, scope, optimization, completeness, randomness,             reusability, complexity, dependence         -   contexts (coordinating/opposing, use cases, extreme cases,             examples)         -   coordinatability: integration potential         -   interaction layer: which objects it interacts with, on what             layers of a system like abstraction/scope layer         -   injectability: can it be used as an input, in many             operations         -   emergence: is it generatable from other objects         -   neutrality: the range of operations/contexts it can be used             for         -   automation/optimization potential (resource investment, rule             stabilization)         -   applicable definitions (like for equivalence)         -   minimum object identification information (required identity             attributes)         -   relationships             -   adjacent/related objects of same/different type             -   problems with adjacent objects & how those problems are                 generated by adjacent object metadata     -   functions (structural functions: combine, merge, apply, embed,         mix, filter, chain, define, create, derive, identify, change,         version)

Method described in claims optionally includes the aforementioned interface analysis types mentioned as a component of interface analysis module 140, as well as other optional interface analysis types, which optionally includes example analysis type definitions that allow for automation of that analysis & allow for the application of specific functions powering that analysis (custom analysis functions like ‘find the set of questions or formats that makes finding a solution trivial’), examples of these custom analysis functions being provided in the example interface analysis definitions above.

As indicated above, FIGS. 1-22 are provided merely as examples. Other examples are possible and may differ from what was described with regard to FIGS. 1-22.

As shown in FIG. 23, a user may be associated with a client device, a server device, and a interface analysis module 140. In some cases, the user may wish to utilize the client device to access information (in formats such as a text document or data set) provided by the server device. As further shown in FIG. 23, and by reference number 105, the server device may provide document information to the client device. In some implementations, the information may include information associated with the document, such as textual information provided in the document, information indicating locations of the document at the server device (e.g., uniform resource locators (URLs)), information indicating folders storing information associated with the document in the server device, information indicating files associated with the document that are stored in the server device, and/or the like. As further shown in FIG. 23, the client device may receive the document information, and may provide a user interface (e.g., a web browser) that displays the information to the user. As further shown, the user interface may include a mechanism (e.g., a button, a link, a browser plugin, and/or the like) which, when selected, may cause the client device to generate a request to traverse interfaces to use as information formats to fulfill the input intent, using the document information. As further shown in FIG. 23, and by reference number 110, if the user selects the mechanism, the client device may provide, to the interface analysis module 140, the document information and the request to traverse interfaces to use as information formats to fulfill the input intent. The interface analysis module 140 may receive the document information and the request to traverse interfaces to use as information formats to fulfill the input intent. In some cases, the user may alternatively wish to utilize the client device to access information provided by an API or website, which could be downloaded to the client device & uploaded in the user interaction module 110 or retrieved by API specification. Alternatively, a program running on a server device configured by a user may send a request to traverse interfaces to use as information formats to fulfill the input intent to the interface analysis module 140, which includes an API to access interface analysis module functions, and returns the output information 150 to the requesting program on the server device running the program.

As shown in FIG. 23, and by reference number 145, the interface analysis module 140 may include a interface analysis module repository, containing:

-   -   an index of info objects (data store containing info objects         like queries, definitions, formats, concepts, insights,         solutions, functions, strategies, patterns, etc)     -   program configuration (data sources, query & usage statistics,         optimization configuration, prior queries & related objects)

One skilled in the art, after reviewing this disclosure, may recognize that modifications, additions, or omissions may be made to the system 100 without departing from the scope of the disclosure. For example, the operations of the system 100 may be implemented in differing order. Additionally or alternatively, two or more operations may be performed at the same time. Furthermore, the outlined operations and actions are provided as examples, and some of the operations and actions may be optional, combined into fewer operations and actions, or expanded into additional operations and actions without detracting from the essence of the disclosed embodiments.

FIG. 24 is a diagram of an example environment 200 in which systems and/or methods, described herein, may be implemented. As shown in FIG. 24, environment 200 may include a client device 210, an interface analysis module 220, a network 230, and a server device 240. Devices of environment 200 may interconnect via wired connections, wireless connections, or a combination of wired and wireless connections.

Client device 210 includes one or more devices capable of receiving, generating, storing, processing, and/or providing information, such as information described herein. For example, client device 210 may include a mobile phone (e.g., a smart phone, a radiotelephone, etc.), a laptop computer, a tablet computer, a desktop computer, a handheld computer, a gaming device, a wearable communication device (e.g., a smart wristwatch, a pair of smart eyeglasses, etc.), or a similar type of device. In some implementations, client device 210 may receive information from and/or transmit information to interface analysis module 220 and/or server device 240.

Interface analysis module 220 includes one or more devices that utilize machine learning models to predict a variable (e.g., provided by server device 240 to client device 210). In some implementations, interface analysis module 220 may be designed to be modular such that certain software components may be swapped in or out depending on a particular need. As such, interface analysis module 220 may be easily and/or quickly reconfigured for different uses. In some implementations, interface analysis module 220 may receive information from and/or transmit information to one or more client devices 210 and/or server devices 240.

In some implementations, as shown, interface analysis module 220 may be hosted in a cloud computing environment 222. Notably, while implementations described herein describe interface analysis module 220 as being hosted in cloud computing environment 222, in some implementations, interface analysis module 220 may not be cloud-based (i.e., may be implemented outside of a cloud computing environment) or may be partially cloud-based.

Cloud computing environment 222 includes an environment that hosts interface analysis module 220. Cloud computing environment 222 may provide computation, software, data access, storage, etc. services that do not require end-user knowledge of a physical location and configuration of system(s) and/or device(s) that hosts interface analysis module 220. As shown, cloud computing environment 222 may include a group of computing resources 224 (referred to collectively as “computing resources 224” and individually as “computing resource 224”).

Computing resource 224 includes one or more personal computers, workstation computers, server devices, or other types of computation and/or communication devices. In some implementations, computing resource 224 may host interface analysis module 220. The cloud resources may include compute instances executing in computing resource 224, storage devices provided in computing resource 224, data transfer devices provided by computing resource 224, etc. In some implementations, computing resource 224 may communicate with other computing resources 224 via wired connections, wireless connections, or a combination of wired and wireless connections.

As further shown in FIG. 24, computing resource 224 includes a group of cloud resources, such as one or more applications (“APPs”) 224-1, one or more virtual machines (“VMs”) 224-2, virtualized storage (“VSs”) 224-3, one or more hypervisors (“HYPs”) 224-4, and/or the like.

Application 224-1 includes one or more software applications that may be provided to or accessed by client device 210 and/or server device 240. Application 224-1 may eliminate a need to install and execute the software applications on client device 210 and/or server device 240. For example, application 224-1 may include software associated with interface analysis module 220 and/or any other software capable of being provided via cloud computing environment 222. In some implementations, one application 224-1 may send/receive information to/from one or more other applications 224-1, via virtual machine 224-2.

Virtual machine 224-2 includes a software implementation of a machine (e.g., a computer) that executes programs like a physical machine. Virtual machine 224-2 may be either a system virtual machine or a process virtual machine, depending upon use and degree of correspondence to any real machine by virtual machine 224-2. A system virtual machine may provide a complete system platform that supports execution of a complete operating system (“OS”). A process virtual machine may execute a single program, and may support a single process. In some implementations, virtual machine 224-2 may execute on behalf of a user (e.g., a user of client device 210 and/or server device 240, or an operator of interface analysis module 220), and may manage infrastructure of cloud computing environment 222, such as data management, synchronization, or long-duration data transfers.

Virtualized storage 224-3 includes one or more storage systems and/or one or more devices that use virtualization techniques within the storage systems or devices of computing resource 224. In some implementations, within the context of a storage system, types of virtualizations may include block virtualization and file virtualization. Block virtualization may refer to abstraction (or separation) of logical storage from physical storage so that the storage system may be accessed without regard to physical storage or heterogeneous structure. The separation may permit administrators of the storage system flexibility in how the administrators manage storage for end users. File virtualization may eliminate dependencies between data accessed at a file level and a location where files are physically stored. This may enable optimization of storage use, server consolidation, and/or performance of non-disruptive file migrations.

Hypervisor 224-4 may provide hardware virtualization techniques that allow multiple operating systems (e.g., “guest operating systems”) to execute concurrently on a host computer, such as computing resource 224. Hypervisor 224-4 may present a virtual operating platform to the guest operating systems, and may manage the execution of the guest operating systems. Multiple instances of a variety of operating systems may share virtualized hardware resources.

Network 230 includes one or more wired and/or wireless networks. For example, network 230 may include a cellular network (e.g., a fifth generation (5G) network, a long-term evolution (LTE) network, a third generation (3G) network, a code division multiple access (CDMA) network, etc.), a public land mobile network (PLMN), a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), a metropolitan area network (MAN), a telephone network (e.g., the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)), a private network, an ad hoc network, an intranet, the Internet, a fiber optic-based network, and/or the like, and/or a combination of these or other types of networks.

Server device 240 includes one or more devices capable of receiving, generating, storing, processing, and/or providing information, such as information described herein. For example, server device 240 may include a laptop computer, a tablet computer, a desktop computer, a server device, a group of server devices, or a similar type of device, that provides a social media application for access by client device 210. In some implementations, server device may receive information from and/or transmit information to client device 210 and/or interface analysis module 220.

The number and arrangement of devices and networks shown in FIG. 24 are provided as an example. In practice, there may be additional devices and/or networks, fewer devices and/or networks, different devices and/or networks, or differently arranged devices and/or networks than those shown in FIG. 24. Furthermore, two or more devices shown in FIG. 24 may be implemented within a single device, or a single device shown in FIG. 24 may be implemented as multiple, distributed devices. Additionally, or alternatively, a set of devices (e.g., one or more devices) of environment 200 may perform one or more functions described as being performed by another set of devices of environment 200.

One skilled in the art, after reviewing this disclosure, may recognize that modifications, additions, or omissions may be made to the environment 200 without departing from the scope of the disclosure. For example, the operations of the process 200 may be implemented in differing order. Additionally or alternatively, two or more operations may be performed at the same time. Furthermore, the outlined operations and actions are provided as examples, and some of the operations and actions may be optional, combined into fewer operations and actions, or expanded into additional operations and actions without detracting from the essence of the disclosed embodiments.

FIG. 25 is a diagram of example components of a device 300. Device 300 may correspond to client device 210, interface analysis module 220, computing resource 224, and/or server device 240. In some implementations, client device 210, interface analysis module 220, computing resource 224, and/or server device 240 may include one or more devices 300 and/or one or more components of device 300. As shown in FIG. 25, device 300 may include a bus 310, a processor 320, a memory 330, a storage component 340, an input component 350, an output component 360, and a communication interface 370.

Bus 310 includes a component that permits communication among the components of device 300. Processor 320 is implemented in hardware, firmware, or a combination of hardware and software. Processor 320 is a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), an accelerated processing unit (APU), a microprocessor, a microcontroller, a digital signal processor (DSP), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or another type of processing component. In some implementations, processor 320 includes one or more processors capable of being programmed to perform a function. Memory 330 includes a random access memory (RAM), a read only memory (ROM), and/or another type of dynamic or static storage device (e.g., a flash memory, a magnetic memory, and/or an optical memory) that stores information and/or instructions for use by processor 320.

Storage component 340 stores information and/or software related to the operation and use of device 300. For example, storage component 340 may include a hard disk (e.g., a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optic disk, and/or a solid state disk), a compact disc (CD), a digital versatile disc (DVD), a floppy disk, a cartridge, a magnetic tape, and/or another type of non-transitory computer-readable medium, along with a corresponding drive.

Input component 350 includes a component that permits device 300 to receive information, such as via user input (e.g., a touch screen display, a keyboard, a keypad, a mouse, a button, a switch, and/or a microphone). Additionally, or alternatively, input component 350 may include a sensor for sensing information (e.g., a global positioning system (GPS) component, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and/or an actuator). Output component 360 includes a component that provides output information from device 300 (e.g., a display, a speaker, and/or one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs)).

Communication interface 370 includes a transceiver-like component (e.g., a transceiver and/or a separate receiver and transmitter) that enables device 300 to communicate with other devices, such as via a wired connection, a wireless connection, or a combination of wired and wireless connections. Communication interface 370 may permit device 300 to receive information from another device and/or provide information to another device. For example, communication interface 370 may include an Ethernet interface, an optical interface, a coaxial interface, an infrared interface, a radio frequency (RF) interface, a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a Wi-Fi interface, a cellular network interface, and/or the like.

Device 300 may perform one or more processes described herein. Device 300 may perform these processes based on processor 320 executing software instructions stored by a non-transitory computer-readable medium, such as memory 330 and/or storage component 340. A computer-readable medium is defined herein as a non-transitory memory device. A memory device includes memory space within a single physical storage device or memory space spread across multiple physical storage devices.

Software instructions may be read into memory 330 and/or storage component 340 from another computer-readable medium or from another device via communication interface 370. When executed, software instructions stored in memory 330 and/or storage component 340 may cause processor 320 to perform one or more processes described herein. Additionally, or alternatively, hardwired circuitry may be used in place of or in combination with software instructions to perform one or more processes described herein. Thus, implementations described herein are not limited to any specific combination of hardware circuitry and software.

The number and arrangement of components shown in FIG. 25 are provided as an example. In practice, device 300 may include additional components, fewer components, different components, or differently arranged components than those shown in FIG. 25. Additionally, or alternatively, a set of components (e.g., one or more components) of device 300 may perform one or more functions described as being performed by another set of components of device 300.

As further shown in FIG. 22, process 400 may include utilizing a machine learning model to predict a variable. For example, interface analysis module 220 (via computing resource 224, processor 320, memory 330, and/or the like) may utilize a machine learning model to predict a variable. In some implementations, the machine learning model used to predict a variable may include one or more of a decision tree learning model, a learning classifier systems model, a nearest neighbor model, a support vector machine model, a clustering model, a neural network model, a latent variable model, and/or the like.

A decision tree learning model may use a decision tree data structure to perform machine learning. A decision tree data structure classifies a population into branch-like segments that form an inverted tree with a root node, internal nodes, and leaf nodes. For example, the decision tree learning model may use a decision tree as a predictive model to map observations about an item (e.g., represented in the branches of the tree data structure) to conclusions about a target value of the item (e.g., represented in the leaves of the tree data structure). The process of building a decision tree may include partitioning the data set into subsets, shortening branches of the tree, and selecting a tree (e.g., the smallest tree) that fits the data. In some implementations, a decision tree model may be a classification tree (e.g., where the target variable can take a discrete set of values) in which leaves represent class labels and branches represent conjunctions of features that lead to those class labels. Alternatively, a decision tree model may be a regression tree (e.g., where the target variable can take continuous values, such as real numbers).

A learning classifier systems model may use learning classifier systems to perform machine learning. Learning classifier systems are a paradigm of rule-based machine learning methods that combine a discovery component (e.g. typically a genetic algorithm) with a learning component (e.g., performing either supervised learning, reinforcement learning, or unsupervised learning). Learning classifier systems seek to identify a set of context-dependent rules that collectively store and apply knowledge in a piecewise manner in order to perform functions such as classification, regression, data mining, and/or the like. Learning classifier systems allow complex solution spaces to be broken up into smaller, simpler parts.

A nearest neighbor model may use a k-nearest neighbors model to perform machine learning (e.g., pattern recognition). A k-nearest neighbors model is a non-parametric method that may be used for classification (e.g., where the output is a class membership) in which an object is classified by a majority vote of its neighbors, with the object being assigned to the class most common among its k nearest neighbors, or may be used for regression (e.g., where the output is a property value for the object) in which the value is the average of the values of its k nearest neighbors. Additionally, weights may be assigned to the contributions of the neighbors, so that the nearer neighbors contribute more to the average of the values than the more distant neighbors.

A support vector machine model may use a support vector machine (also known as a support vector network) to perform machine learning. A support vector machine is a supervised learning model with associated learning algorithms that analyze data used for classification and regression analysis. Given a set of training examples, each marked as belonging to one or the other of two categories, a support vector machine training algorithm builds a model that assigns new examples to one category or the other. A support vector machine model represents examples as points in space that are mapped so that the examples of separate categories are divided by a clear gap. New examples are then mapped into that same space and predicted to belong to a category based on which side of the gap they fall.

A clustering model may use cluster analysis (also known as clustering) to perform machine learning. Cluster analysis is the task of grouping a set of objects in such a way that objects in the same group (called a cluster) are more similar to each other than to objects in other groups. Cluster analysis can be achieved by various methods that differ significantly in their notion of what constitutes a cluster and how to efficiently find them. Different cluster models may include connectivity models (e.g., where hierarchical clustering builds models based on distance connectivity), centroid models (e.g., where the k-means algorithm represents each cluster by a single mean vector), distribution models (e.g., where clusters are modeled using statistical distributions, such as multivariate normal distributions used by the expectation-maximization algorithm), density models (e.g., where clusters are defined as connected dense regions in the data space), and/or the like.

A neural network model may use an artificial neural network to perform machine learning. An artificial neural network utilizes a collection of connected units or nodes called artificial neurons. Each connection between artificial neurons can transmit a signal from one artificial neuron to another artificial neuron. The artificial neuron that receives the signal can process the signal and then provide a signal to artificial neurons connected to it. In some artificial neural network implementations, the signal at a connection between artificial neurons may be a real number, and the output of each artificial neuron may be calculated by a non-linear function of the sum of its inputs. Artificial neurons and connections typically have a weight that adjusts as learning proceeds. The weight may increase or decrease the strength of the signal at a connection. Additionally, an artificial neuron may have a threshold such that the artificial neuron may send a signal if the aggregate signal satisfies the threshold. Artificial neurons may be organized in layers, and different layers may perform different kinds of transformations on their inputs.

A latent variable model may use latent variables (e.g., variables that are inferred rather than directly observed) to perform machine learning. A latent variable model may infer the latent variables (e.g., through a mathematical model) from other variables that are observed (e.g., directly measured). In some cases, latent variables may correspond to aspects of physical reality that can be measured, but may not be measured for practical reasons. In such cases, latent variables may be referred to as hidden variables. In other cases, latent variables may correspond to abstract concepts, such as categories, behavioral or mental states, or data structures. In such cases, latent variables may be referred to as hypothetical variables or hypothetical constructs.

One skilled in the art, after reviewing this disclosure, may recognize that modifications, additions, or omissions may be made to the interface analysis module 140 without departing from the scope of the disclosure. For example, the designations of different elements in the manner described is meant to help explain concepts described herein and is not limiting. Further, the interface analysis module 140 may include any number of other elements or may be implemented within other systems or contexts than those described.

The foregoing disclosure is not intended to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms or particular fields of use disclosed. As such, it is contemplated that various alternate embodiments and/or modifications to the present disclosure, whether explicitly described or implied herein, are possible in light of the disclosure. Having thus described embodiments of the present disclosure, it may be recognized that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is limited only by the claims.

In some embodiments, the different components, modules, engines, and services described herein may be implemented as objects or processes that execute on a computing system (e.g., as separate threads). While some of the systems and processes described herein are generally described as being implemented in software (stored on and/or executed by general purpose hardware), specific hardware implementations or a combination of software and specific hardware implementations are also possible and contemplated.

Terms used herein and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including, but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes, but is not limited to,” etc.).

Additionally, if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to embodiments containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations.

In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” or “one or more of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended to include A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, or A, B, and C together, etc. For example, the use of the term “and/or” is intended to be construed in this manner.

Further, any disjunctive word or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase “A or B” should be understood to include the possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B.”

However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to embodiments containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations.

Additionally, the use of the terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc. are not necessarily used herein to connote a specific order. Generally, the terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., are used to distinguish between different elements. Absence a showing of a specific that the terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc. connote a specific order, these terms should not be understood to connote a specific order.

All examples and conditional language recited herein are intended for pedagogical objects to aid the reader in understanding the invention and the concepts contributed by the inventor to furthering the art, and are to be construed as being without limitation to such specifically recited examples and conditions. Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions, and alterations could be made hereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

The previous description of the disclosed embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present disclosure. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

The foregoing disclosure provides illustration and description, but is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the implementations to the precise form disclosed. Modifications and variations are possible in light of the above disclosure or may be acquired from practice of the implementations.

As used herein, the term component is intended to be broadly construed as hardware, firmware, or a combination of hardware and software.

Certain user interfaces have been described herein and/or shown in the figures. A user interface may include a graphical user interface, a non-graphical user interface, a text-based user interface, or the like. A user interface may provide information for display. In some implementations, a user may interact with the information, such as by providing input via an input component of a device that provides the user interface for display. In some implementations, a user interface may be configurable by a device and/or a user (e.g., a user may change the size of the user interface, information provided via the user interface, a position of information provided via the user interface, etc.). Additionally, or alternatively, a user interface may be pre-configured to a standard configuration, a specific configuration based on a type of device on which the user interface is displayed, and/or a set of configurations based on capabilities and/or specifications associated with a device on which the user interface is displayed.

It will be apparent that systems and/or methods, described herein, may be implemented in different forms of hardware, firmware, or a combination of hardware and software. The actual specialized control hardware or software code used to implement these systems and/or methods is not limiting of the implementations. Thus, the operation and behavior of the systems and/or methods were described herein without reference to specific software code—it being understood that software and hardware may be designed to implement the systems and/or methods based on the description herein.

Even though particular combinations of features are recited in the claims and/or disclosed in the specification, these combinations are not intended to limit the disclosure of possible implementations. In fact, many of these features may be combined in ways not specifically recited in the claims and/or disclosed in the specification. Although each dependent claim listed below may directly depend on only one claim, the disclosure of possible implementations includes each dependent claim in combination with every other claim in the claim set. 

1. A method comprising:
 1. obtaining a request (comprising information & intent, and optionally query configuration) from a program or user
 2. retrieving an interface definition
 3. deriving the interface definition if not found
 4. determining relevant interfaces or interface structures
 5. determining an interface query structure to organize relevant interfaces or interface structures
 6. executing the interface query, checking for information needed after each interface or interface structure traversal
 7. applying the interface definition to standardize the information, and finding matching information & interface components, executing the interface analysis steps of the previous paragraph.
 8. integrating output into a structure relevant to the requested intent (on the meaning or interface-interface), which involves applying structure to the output information as designated in the interface query design.
 2. The method of claim 1, wherein obtaining input information from a program or user (like a data set of possibly related variables, or objects in a relational database) involves receiving as input: a supported intent (such as ‘find a cause of this variable in the data set’ or ‘find an optimal structure for this information’) information to fulfill that intent (like an API description, data set, or document).
 3. The method of claim 1, wherein retrieving an interface definition involves querying the database which stores information objects including definitions (as well as other interface components, like interface-specific functions).
 4. The method of claim 1, wherein deriving the interface definition (if not found) involves applying logic like ‘searching for examples of the interface on other interfaces’, ‘aggregating unhandled variance into the new interface as a potential change type formattable on that interface’, ‘filtering examples of an interface into core components, which can be used to generate the examples’ or ‘assuming common core components & patterns for the interface from other interfaces and applying distortion functions until the interface examples can be generated’.
 5. The method of claim 1, wherein determining relevant interfaces or interface structures involves executing logic like evaluating whether an interface would frame the input information in a way that maximizes differences within the information, while fulfilling metrics like ‘avoiding losing relevant information’ or ‘avoiding unnecessary complexity’.
 6. The method of claim 1, wherein determining an interface query structure to organize relevant interface structures involves assembling a structure (like a network) to connect interface structures (like an interface) into a format that will connect the input information format with the output information format given in the user-supplied intent.
 7. The method of claim 1, wherein executing the interface query involves navigating the structure of the interface query, a structure such as a network with logical operations like conditions & exit or return statements to connect interface structures (like combined interfaces, interface traversals, or interfaces).
 8. The method of claim 1, wherein applying the interface definition to standardize the information, and finding matching information & interface components.
 1. convert input information to interface based on interface object definition (remove information unrelated to dependencies for the causal interface)
 2. apply an interface to input information (find core causal interface components (like structures, such as directions of dependency) in the input information necessary to do other causal interface operations)
 3. apply interface components to distort information to generate additional information to match (distort input information with causal or other interface components) specific interface components (like navigation functions) for that interface core/common components (like distortion functions) of that interface related components of the interface other interfaces/interface operations
 4. find matching objects (check formatted information & distorted information for objects that match the causal interface objects
 5. convert to input information format (integrate causal structures found with the input information, checking for validity of the structures & their related objects once integrated with the input information).
 9. The method of claim 1, further comprising integrating output into a structure relevant to the requested intent (on the meaning or interface-interface), which involves applying structure to the output information as designated in the interface query design.
 10. A non-transitory computer-readable medium containing instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause a device to perform operations, the operations comprising:
 1. obtaining a request (comprising information & intent, and optionally query configuration) from a program or user
 2. retrieving an interface definition
 3. deriving the interface definition if not found
 4. determining relevant interfaces or interface structures
 5. determining an interface query structure to organize relevant interfaces or interface structures
 6. executing the interface query, checking for information needed after each interface or interface structure traversal
 7. applying the interface definition to standardize the information, and finding matching information & interface components, executing the interface analysis steps of the previous paragraph.
 8. integrating output into a structure relevant to the requested intent (on the meaning or interface-interface), which involves applying structure to the output information as designated in the interface query design.
 11. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 10, wherein obtaining input information from a program or user (like a data set of possibly related variables, or objects in a relational database) involves receiving as input: a supported intent (such as ‘find a cause of this variable in the data set’ or ‘find an optimal structure for this information’) information to fulfill that intent (like an API description, data set, or document).
 12. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 10, wherein retrieving an interface definition involves querying the database which stores information objects including definitions (as well as other interface components, like interface-specific functions).
 13. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 10, wherein deriving the interface definition (if not found) involves applying logic like ‘searching for examples of the interface on other interfaces’, ‘aggregating unhandled variance into the new interface as a potential change type formattable on that interface’, ‘filtering examples of an interface into core components, which can be used to generate the examples’ or ‘assuming common core components & patterns for the interface from other interfaces and applying distortion functions until the interface examples can be generated’.
 14. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 10, wherein determining relevant interfaces or interface structures involves executing logic like evaluating whether an interface would frame the input information in a way that maximizes differences within the information, while fulfilling metrics like ‘avoiding losing relevant information’ or ‘avoiding unnecessary complexity’.
 15. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 10, wherein determining an interface query structure to organize relevant interface structures involves assembling a structure (like a network) to connect interface structures (like an interface) into a format that will connect the input information format with the output information format given in the user-supplied intent.
 16. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 10, wherein executing the interface query involves navigating the structure of the interface query, a structure such as a network with logical operations like conditions & exit or return statements to connect interface structures (like combined interfaces, interface traversals, or interfaces).
 17. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 10, wherein applying the interface definition to standardize the information, and finding matching information & interface components.
 1. convert input information to interface based on interface object definition (remove information unrelated to dependencies for the causal interface)
 2. apply an interface to input information (find core causal interface components (like structures, such as directions of dependency) in the input information necessary to do other causal interface operations)
 3. apply interface components to distort information to generate additional information to match (distort input information with causal or other interface components) specific interface components (like navigation functions) for that interface core/common components (like distortion functions) of that interface related components of the interface other interfaces/interface operations
 4. find matching objects (check formatted information & distorted information for objects that match the causal interface objects
 5. convert to input information format (integrate causal structures found with the input information, checking for validity of the structures & their related objects once integrated with the input information).
 18. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 10, the operations further comprising integrating output into a structure relevant to the requested intent (on the meaning or interface-interface), which involves applying structure to the output information as designated in the interface query design.
 19. A system comprising: one or more processors; and one or more non-transitory computer-readable media containing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the system to perform operations, the operations comprising:
 1. obtaining a request (comprising information & intent, and optionally query configuration) from a program or user
 2. retrieving an interface definition
 3. deriving the interface definition if not found
 4. determining relevant interfaces or interface structures
 5. determining an interface query structure to organize relevant interfaces or interface structures
 6. executing the interface query, checking for information needed after each interface or interface structure traversal
 7. applying the interface definition to standardize the information, and finding matching information & interface components, executing the interface analysis steps of the previous paragraph.
 8. integrating output into a structure relevant to the requested intent (on the meaning or interface-interface), which involves applying structure to the output information as designated in the interface query design.
 20. The system of claim 19, wherein obtaining input information from a program or user (like a data set of possibly related variables, or objects in a relational database) involves receiving as input: a supported intent (such as ‘find a cause of this variable in the data set’ or ‘find an optimal structure for this information’) information to fulfill that intent (like an API description, data set, or document).
 21. The system of claim 19, wherein retrieving an interface definition involves querying the database which stores information objects including definitions (as well as other interface components, like interface-specific functions).
 22. The system of claim 19, wherein deriving the interface definition (if not found) involves applying logic like ‘searching for examples of the interface on other interfaces’, ‘aggregating unhandled variance into the new interface as a potential change type formattable on that interface’, ‘filtering examples of an interface into core components, which can be used to generate the examples’ or ‘assuming common core components & patterns for the interface from other interfaces and applying distortion functions until the interface examples can be generated’.
 23. The system of claim 19, wherein determining relevant interfaces or interface structures involves executing logic like evaluating whether an interface would frame the input information in a way that maximizes differences within the information, while fulfilling metrics like ‘avoiding losing relevant information’ or ‘avoiding unnecessary complexity’.
 24. The system of claim 19, wherein determining an interface query structure to organize relevant interface structures involves assembling a structure (like a network) to connect interface structures (like an interface) into a format that will connect the input information format with the output information format given in the user-supplied intent.
 25. The system of claim 19, wherein executing the interface query involves navigating the structure of the interface query, a structure such as a network with logical operations like conditions & exit or return statements to connect interface structures (like combined interfaces, interface traversals, or interfaces).
 26. The system of claim 19, wherein applying the interface definition to standardize the information, and finding matching information & interface components.
 1. convert input information to interface based on interface object definition (remove information unrelated to dependencies for the causal interface)
 2. apply an interface to input information (find core causal interface components (like structures, such as directions of dependency) in the input information necessary to do other causal interface operations)
 3. apply interface components to distort information to generate additional information to match (distort input information with causal or other interface components) specific interface components (like navigation functions) for that interface core/common components (like distortion functions) of that interface related components of the interface other interfaces/interface operations
 4. find matching objects (check formatted information & distorted information for objects that match the causal interface objects
 5. convert to input information format (integrate causal structures found with the input information, checking for validity of the structures & their related objects once integrated with the input information)
 27. The system of claim 19, further comprising integrating output into a structure relevant to the requested intent (on the meaning or interface-interface), which involves applying structure to the output information as designated in the interface query design. 